2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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The Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 64 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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Our 2023 rankings named Harrisburg Area Community College the most popular school in Pennsylvania for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school awarded 313 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees if they attend HACC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. On average, associate degree students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that HACC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Community College of Philadelphia is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Community College of Philadelphia is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 250 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they attend Community College of Philadelphia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,744. On average, associate degree students take out $18,375 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Community College of Philadelphia. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Allegheny County. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. CCAC is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 243 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend CCAC full time pay an average of $8,323 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,863. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,313 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCAC. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Delaware County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Pennsylvania. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Media, Pennsylvania that handed out 237 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Delaware County Community College full time pay an average of $9,900 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,740. On average, associate degree students take out $18,610 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delaware County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 64 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Montgomery County Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Montco is a public institution located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 230 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montco is $10,350. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,970. Associate Degree recipients from Montco accumulate an average of $16,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montco. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bucks County 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 Newtown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 217 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,098 in tuition and fees if they attend Bucks County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,298. On average, associate degree students take out $14,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bucks County Community College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 201 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,350 in tuition and fees if they attend Northampton Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. Associate Degree recipients from Northampton Community College accumulate an average of $19,399 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northampton Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lehigh Carbon Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. LCCC is located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 139 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees if they attend LCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,060. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,841 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCCC. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lackawanna College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 108 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Lackawanna College, expect to pay an average of $16,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Lackawanna College accumulate an average of $21,391 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Lackawanna College 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 #9, Butler County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. BC3 is a small public school situated in Butler, Pennsylvania. It awarded 108 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend BC3 full time pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,400. On average, associate degree students take out $13,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at BC3, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Luzerne County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Luzerne County Community College is a public institution located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 94 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,020 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Luzerne County Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,370. Associate Degree recipients from Luzerne County Community College accumulate an average of $14,060 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Luzerne County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Reading Area Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Reading Area Community College is a small public school located in Reading, Pennsylvania that handed out 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,170 in tuition and fees if they attend RACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,220. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,017 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at RACC. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Westmoreland County Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. This small public school is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Westmoreland College is $10,024. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,014. On average, associate degree students take out $14,140 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Westmoreland College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Strayer University - Pennsylvania landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Trevose, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Strayer University - Pennsylvania, expect to pay an average of $13,515 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 $30,752 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #14, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the small public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,820 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pennsylvania Highlands. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,330. On average, associate degree students take out $15,347 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pennsylvania Highlands. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, South Hills School of Business & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. State College, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend South Hills School of Business & Technology, expect to pay an average of $18,878 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 $21,114 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #17, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Pittsburgh Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Pittsburgh Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,765 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pittsburgh Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
Community College of Beaver County landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, the small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $12,810 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCBC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,660. On average, associate degree students take out $18,924 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
CCBC 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 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Berks Technical Institute ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Berks Technical Institute is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. It awarded 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $31,892 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Peirce College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Peirce is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Peirce is $15,060. 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 $39,567 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Peirce is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Penn College is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Penn College full time pay an average of $17,610 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,170. Associate Degree recipients from Penn College accumulate an average of $25,119 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Penn College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Institute of Medical Careers landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the very small private for-profit school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,659 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Institute of Medical Careers. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Harcum College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Harcum College accumulate an average of $27,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Harcum College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
McCann School of Business & Technology landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. McCann School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from McCann School of Business & Technology accumulate an average of $30,784 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
With a ranking of #25, McCann School of Business & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This very small private for-profit school is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,152 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at McCann School of Business & Technology, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
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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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