2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 66 schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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Our analysis found Wake Technical Community College to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Carolina. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 268 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wake Technical Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. On average, associate degree students take out $22,857 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wake Technical Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. FTCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 174 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FTCC is $2,544. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,442 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FTCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in North Carolina. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 137 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,936. On average, associate degree students take out $13,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Piedmont 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 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pitt Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 128 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Pitt Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,602 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pitt Community College. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 66 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Morrisville, North Carolina, the small private for-profit school handed out 104 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - North Carolina 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. Associate Degree recipients from Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of $30,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Strayer University - North Carolina is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Guilford Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Guilford Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Jamestown, North Carolina. It awarded 102 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Guilford Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,665. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,911 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Forsyth Technical 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 #7 on the list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 89 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees if they attend Forsyth Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,896 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Forsyth Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Miller-Motte College Wilmington came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. MMC Wilmington is a private for-profit institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 84 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $32,065 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MMC Wilmington. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Wayne Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they attend Wayne Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,668. On average, associate degree students take out $8,182 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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 Wayne Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. A-B Tech is located in Asheville, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,632 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend A-B Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,776. On average, associate degree students take out $19,341 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Online courses are available at A-B Tech, 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 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #11, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 56 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,131 in tuition and fees if they attend NC State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,916. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,849 in student loans. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NC State. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 56 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,770. On average, associate degree students take out $12,398 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Johnston Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. This small public school is located in Smithfield, North Carolina, and it awarded 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Johnston Community College is $2,657. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,801. On average, associate degree students take out $13,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Johnston 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 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Gaston College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Dallas, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 53 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Gaston College full time pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,006. On average, associate degree students take out $10,582 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gaston College. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Alamance 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. Alamance Community College is a small public school located in Graham, North Carolina that handed out 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,310 in tuition and fees if they attend ACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,070. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,359 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
ACC 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 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. CCCTI is located in Hudson, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCCTI is $2,537. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,798 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCCTI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Randolph Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Asheboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 44 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,386 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Randolph Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,146. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,007 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Randolph Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Carolina Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Sanford, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,554 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Carolina Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,698. On average, associate degree students take out $11,048 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Central Carolina 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, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwestern Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Sylva, North Carolina, and it awarded 42 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,601 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwestern Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,913. Associate Degree recipients from Southwestern Community College accumulate an average of $13,373 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Catawba Valley Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. CVCC is a public institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,367 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,743. Associate Degree recipients from CVCC accumulate an average of $14,680 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Davidson County Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. DCCC is a small public school situated in Thomasville, North Carolina. It awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend DCCC full time pay an average of $2,226 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,658. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,103 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
DCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cape Fear Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Cape Fear Community College is a fairly large public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CFCC is $2,748. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,892. Associate Degree recipients from CFCC accumulate an average of $18,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CFCC, 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 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Blue Ridge 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 #23 on the list. Blue Ridge Community College is a small public school located in Flat Rock, North Carolina that handed out 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,651 in tuition and fees if they attend Blue Ridge Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,795. Associate Degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community College accumulate an average of $16,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Blue Ridge Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Surry 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 #24 on the list. Located in Dobson, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 34 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Surry Community College is $2,663. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,807. On average, associate degree students take out $12,403 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Surry Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wilkes Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Wilkes Community College is a public institution located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wilkes Community College full time pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,716. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,853 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Wilkes Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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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