2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
A business student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
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Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 327 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Columbia Southern University, expect to pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Out of the 29 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jefferson State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Jefferson State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 100 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Jeff State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Jeff State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a public institution located in Bay Minette, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $17,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gadsden State Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Gadsden, Alabama, and it awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend GSCC full time pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,184. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,115 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that GSCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Shelton State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Alabama. Shelton State Community College is a small public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shelton State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,277. Associate Degree recipients from Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Shelton State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
John C Calhoun State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Tanner, Alabama, and it awarded 34 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Calhoun Community College full time pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. Associate Degree recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $16,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Calhoun Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Hanceville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school handed out 34 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace State, Hanceville. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Wallace State, Hanceville accumulate an average of $14,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Strayer University - Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Alabama is $13,515. 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 $30,752 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Alabama is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small public school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wallace, Dothan. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,490. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,002 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace, Dothan 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 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Amridge University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,950 to cover tuition and fees at Amridge. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Amridge. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Enterprise State 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 #11 on the list. Located in Enterprise, Alabama, the small public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Enterprise-Ozark Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Enterprise-Ozark Community College accumulate an average of $9,761 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Enterprise-Ozark Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Snead State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Boaz, Alabama, the small public school handed out 23 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Snead State Community College full time pay an average of $5,344 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,280. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,185 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Snead State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Union State 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 #13 on the list. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Southern Union State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of $15,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Union State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Alabama 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. Northeast Alabama Community College is a small public school located in Rainsville, Alabama that handed out 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $8,132 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeast does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,662 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #16, Bevill State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Bevill State Community College is a small public school situated in Jasper, Alabama. It awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bevill State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,150. Associate Degree recipients from Bevill State Community College accumulate an average of $15,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Online courses are available at Bevill State 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 72% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Central Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Central Alabama Community College is a public institution located in Alexander City, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Central Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. Associate Degree recipients from Central Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $18,897 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Birmingham ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. 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 $33,029 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Birmingham 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 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small public school is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College accumulate an average of $12,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Lurleen B. Wallace 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, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Trenholm State is a small public school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they attend Trenholm State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,460. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Trenholm State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. This small public school is located in Phenix City, Alabama, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $3,936. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,128. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,638 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CVCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. NW-SCC is a small public school situated in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend NW-SCC full time pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,521. Associate Degree recipients from NW-SCC accumulate an average of $14,717 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NW-SCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bishop State Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small public school handed out 8 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bishop State Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. On average, associate degree students take out $15,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Reid State Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Reid State Technical College is located in Evergreen, Alabama and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Reid State Technical College is $4,890. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,580. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical 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 #25 on the list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the very small public school handed out 5 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they attend Drake State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,520. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Drake State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 62% 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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