2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in Georgia 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 Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Military College the most popular school in Georgia for business students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 287 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,673 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Military 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 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Strayer University - Georgia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Georgia. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 225 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Georgia 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Since Strayer University - Georgia 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Gwinnett Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 161 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,636. On average, associate degree students take out $20,433 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at GTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 157 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of $14,482 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Online courses are available at Georgia Northwestern Technical 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 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Georgia Technical College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 157 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. On average, associate degree students take out $19,777 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Online courses are available at CGTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Albany Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Albany Technical College is a small public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 136 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,157 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Albany Technical 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 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,602. Associate Degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College accumulate an average of $17,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 101 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,107 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Lanier Technical College is located in Oakwood, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lanier Technical College is $3,666. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,666. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lanier Technical College. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Augusta Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Augusta Technical College full time pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,632. On average, associate degree students take out $13,751 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Augusta Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. American InterContinental University - Atlanta is a small private for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 83 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
AIU Atlanta does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,341. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $31,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
AIU Atlanta does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #12, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school situated in Griffin, Georgia. It awarded 80 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,526. On average, associate degree students take out $16,750 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Southern Crescent Technical 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 75% took at least some of their classes online.
North Georgia Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. North Georgia Technical College is located in Clarkesville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,022 in tuition and fees if they attend North Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,422. On average, associate degree students take out $15,204 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online courses are available at North Georgia Technical 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 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402. Associate Degree recipients from Southwest Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $13,212 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Savannah Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Savannah Tech full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,165 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Savannah Tech. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Athens Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Athens Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. Associate Degree recipients from Athens Technical College accumulate an average of $14,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Athens Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 52 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Ogeechee Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540. On average, associate degree students take out $13,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Online courses are available at Ogeechee Technical 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 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Atlanta Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Atlanta Technical College is a small public school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 52 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Atlanta Area Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,564. Associate Degree recipients from Atlanta Area Tech accumulate an average of $31,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Atlanta Area Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkston, Georgia that handed out 49 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,578. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $24,850 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Georgia Piedmont Technical 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 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Gordon State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Barnesville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 47 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Georgia who attend Gordon full time pay an average of $3,789 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,695. Associate Degree recipients from Gordon accumulate an average of $18,789 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gordon does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,233 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Atlanta does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus 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 #22 on the list. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbus Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Associate Degree recipients from Columbus Technical College accumulate an average of $14,505 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbus Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, East Georgia State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Swainsboro, Georgia, the small public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,136 in tuition and fees if they attend East Georgia State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,488. On average, associate degree students take out $16,518 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at East Georgia State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee is a private for-profit institution located in Chamblee, Georgia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee is $10,650. 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 Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee accumulate an average of $17,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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DeVry University - Georgia landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend DeVry University - Georgia, expect to pay an average of $15,032 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 $35,937 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DeVry University - Georgia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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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