2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
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The Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 47 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Michigan
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Our analysis found Oakland Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan that handed out 304 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,200 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,050 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Oakland Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Macomb Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 290 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they attend Macomb Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,680. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,249 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Macomb 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 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 47 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Henry Ford College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and it awarded 234 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Henry Ford College is $5,200. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,192. Associate Degree recipients from Henry Ford College accumulate an average of $24,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Henry Ford College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Schoolcraft College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 233 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,494 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Schoolcraft College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,574. On average, associate degree students take out $17,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Schoolcraft College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Washtenaw Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 199 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,248 in tuition and fees if they attend Washtenaw Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,856. Associate Degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College accumulate an average of $20,975 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Washtenaw Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Grand Rapids Community College full time pay an average of $7,869 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,589. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,332 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Grand Rapids Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Lansing Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This fairly large public school is located in Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 108 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,760. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,441 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Delta 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 #8 on the list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in University Center, Michigan that handed out 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Delta College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,100. On average, associate degree students take out $16,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delta College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kellogg Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Michigan who attend Kellogg Community College full time pay an average of $6,878 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,450. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,175 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Kellogg Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mid Michigan 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 #10 on the list. Mid Michigan College is located in Harrison, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Mid Michigan College, expect to pay an average of $7,626 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Mid Michigan College accumulate an average of $23,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Mid Michigan College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Davenport University 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 #11 on the list. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Davenport University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,964. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Davenport University accumulate an average of $30,210 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Davenport University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Baker College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Owosso, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 69 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Baker College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,420. 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 $24,321 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Baker College. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jackson 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 #13 on the list. This small public school is located in Jackson, Michigan, and it awarded 64 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jackson College is $7,080. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,190. Associate Degree recipients from Jackson College accumulate an average of $19,249 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Jackson College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mott 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. Located in Flint, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend MCC full time pay an average of $5,201 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,091. On average, associate degree students take out $22,760 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ferris State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 57 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $19,950 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Ferris 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 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wayne County Community College District ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 55 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCCCD. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,369 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCCCD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $6,432 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,502. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,821 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Alpena Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Alpena Community College is a public institution located in Alpena, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 42 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,860 to cover tuition and fees at Alpena Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,428 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Alpena 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 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bay de Noc Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. This small public school is located in Escanaba, Michigan, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Bay College full time pay an average of $9,064 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,696. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,733 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bay College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Monroe County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Monroe County Community College is a small public school situated in Monroe, Michigan. It awarded 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Monroe County Community College full time pay an average of $7,055 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,760. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe County Community College accumulate an average of $18,444 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe County Community College. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Lake Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Lake Michigan College is a small public school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan that handed out 35 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from LMC accumulate an average of $20,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that LMC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
St Clair County Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small public school is located in Port Huron, Michigan, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SC4 is $8,950. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,490. On average, associate degree students take out $16,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SC4 does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwestern Michigan College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, the small public school handed out 32 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend SMC full time pay an average of $6,844 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,301. Associate Degree recipients from SMC accumulate an average of $16,460 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SMC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Montcalm Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Sidney, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montcalm Community College is $7,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,030. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,406 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Montcalm Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northern Michigan University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marquette, Michigan. It awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Michigan University is $13,206. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,828. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Northern Michigan University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
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*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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