2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1,615 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the United States
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the United States for business students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 2,352 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $23,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Online courses are available at UOPX - Arizona, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the large private for-profit school handed out 1,705 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $12,581. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $29,574 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Eastern Gateway Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the United States. This large public school is located in Steubenville, Ohio, and it awarded 1,670 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. On average, associate degree students take out $18,095 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Eastern Gateway Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pasadena City College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. This large public school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 1,575 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,212 in tuition and fees if they attend Pasadena City College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,596. Associate Degree recipients from Pasadena City College accumulate an average of $11,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pasadena City College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 1,615 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 1,393 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Indiana who attend Ivy Tech Community College full time pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,927. Associate Degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $15,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,201 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend SNHU, expect to pay an average of $15,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,352 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SNHU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,115 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Virginia Community College is $5,565. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. On average, associate degree students take out $17,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northern Virginia Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Houston Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,080 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,344 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Houston Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,460. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,597 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Houston Community College. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fashion Institute of Technology ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. This medium-sized public school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 1,013 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend FIT SUNY full time pay an average of $7,793 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,315. Associate Degree recipients from FIT SUNY accumulate an average of $12,831 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FIT SUNY. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. UVU is located in Orem, Utah and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 939 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UVU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. Associate Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $14,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UVU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools ranking. Borough of Manhattan Community College is a fairly large public school located in New York, New York that handed out 916 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BMCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,050. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,961 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
BMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Pasadena, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 795 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $13,960 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
One thing to take note of is that San Jacinto College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 764 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Purdue University Global. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,073 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Purdue University Global is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
LaGuardia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. LaGuardia is located in Long Island City, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 740 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LaGuardia. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. Associate Degree recipients from LaGuardia accumulate an average of $10,677 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
American InterContinental University - Online came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in Schaumburg, Arizona, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 726 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at AIU Online is $12,418. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from AIU Online accumulate an average of $31,457 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Since AIU Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Coastline Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in Fountain Valley, California, the medium-sized public school awarded 710 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,170 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastline Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,010. Associate Degree recipients from Coastline Community College accumulate an average of $13,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Coastline Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
El Centro College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. El Centro College is located in Dallas, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 676 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,961 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at El Centro College. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mt. San Antonio College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools list. This large public school is located in Walnut, California, and it awarded 601 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,352 in tuition and fees if they attend Mt. SAC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,032. On average, associate degree students take out $10,559 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Mt. SAC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Rocklin, California, the fairly large public school awarded 597 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,156 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sierra College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,900. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,268 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sierra College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
East Los Angeles College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. East Los Angeles College is a public institution located in Monterey Park, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 565 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend East Los Angeles College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,012. On average, associate degree students take out $11,943 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Online courses are available at East Los Angeles College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Chaffey College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school situated in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It awarded 553 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Chaffey College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,960. On average, associate degree students take out $9,680 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chaffey College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
De Anza College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. De Anza College is a fairly large public school located in Cupertino, California that handed out 547 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $1,562 in tuition and fees if they attend De Anza College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,787. On average, associate degree students take out $13,713 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at De Anza College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
College of Southern Nevada came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools ranking. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 546 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSN is $3,848. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,534. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,367 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
College of the Canyons did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. College of the Canyons is located in Santa Clarita, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 511 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from California who attend College of the Canyons full time pay an average of $1,146 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,682. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,439 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at College of the Canyons. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #25, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 509 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
American Military University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,360. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,232 in student loans. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American Military University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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