2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York
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The Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 89 schools in New York 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 New York
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Our 2023 rankings named Fashion Institute of Technology the most popular school in New York for business students working on their associate degree. Fashion Institute of Technology is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York that handed out 1,013 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,793 in tuition and fees if they attend FIT SUNY full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FIT SUNY. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 89 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 916 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,050. On average, associate degree students take out $11,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
One thing to take note of is that BMCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at LaGuardia Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in New York. Long Island City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 740 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they attend LaGuardia full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,677 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
LaGuardia 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Suffolk County Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Selden, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 453 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Suffolk County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $11,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Suffolk County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Queensborough Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Queensborough Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bayside, New York that handed out 402 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,210 in tuition and fees if they attend QCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,876 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
QCC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Nassau 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 #6 on the list. Located in Garden City, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 380 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Nassau Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,974 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Nassau Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Kingsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. KCC is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 363 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend KCC full time pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,132. On average, associate degree students take out $10,854 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since KCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
SUNY Westchester Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in Valhalla, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 298 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Westchester Community College full time pay an average of $5,374 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,414. On average, associate degree students take out $13,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Westchester Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
ASA 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 #9 on the list. ASA Institute is a small private for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 265 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,728 to cover tuition and fees at ASA Institute. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,016 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out ASA Institute. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Long Island Business Institute landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Flushing, New York, the very small private for-profit school handed out 238 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at LIBI is $11,066. 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 LIBI accumulate an average of $6,624 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
SUNY Empire State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Saratoga Springs, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 211 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Empire is $7,630. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,977 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Empire. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York list. HVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 208 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,764. On average, associate degree students take out $13,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that HVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Monroe Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 200 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,368. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,404 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Online courses are available at Monroe Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Excelsior 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. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 187 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior College accumulate an average of $15,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Excelsior College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Erie 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 #15 on the list. Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 180 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Erie Community College is $5,722. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,769. Associate Degree recipients from Erie Community College accumulate an average of $14,561 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Erie 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
New York City College of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. City Tech is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 175 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees if they attend City Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,270. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,093 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
City Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Utica, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 159 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,500 in tuition and fees if they attend MVCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,798. On average, associate degree students take out $13,867 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe 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 #18 on the list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 154 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Monroe College is $16,686. 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 Monroe College accumulate an average of $16,720 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Monroe College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Orchard Park, New York that handed out 153 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,380 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Bronx Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. BCC is a public institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 148 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BCC is $5,206. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,086. On average, associate degree students take out $12,530 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
BCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Hostos Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Hostos is a public institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 145 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend Hostos full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,088. Associate Degree recipients from Hostos accumulate an average of $12,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Hostos, 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.
Dutchess 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 #22 on the list. DCC is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 126 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,976 in tuition and fees if they attend DCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,426. On average, associate degree students take out $13,244 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that DCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Onondaga Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Onondaga Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 119 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend OCC full time pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,844. Associate Degree recipients from OCC accumulate an average of $15,137 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCC. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, SUNY Schenectady County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. SUNY Schenectady is located in Schenectady, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 119 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Schenectady is $5,524. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,432. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,377 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Schenectady does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Berkeley College - New York came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Berkeley College - New York is a small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 112 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,943 to cover tuition and fees at Berkeley College - New York. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $27,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Berkeley College - New York. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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