2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. 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.
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 West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in West Virginia 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 West Virginia
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for business students who want to pursue a associate degree in West Virginia. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 509 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,232 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $3,890 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,642. Associate Degree recipients from West Virginia University at Parkersburg accumulate an average of $16,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 52 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,464. On average, associate degree students take out $19,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. WVU Potomac State College is a small public school situated in Keyser, West Virginia. It awarded 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,499 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WVU Potomac State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
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Out of the 22 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mountwest Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 45 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,574 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
MCTC 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 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Mount Gay, West Virginia, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $4,084 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,470. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southern does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Salem University 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 Salem, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 35 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $13,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salem. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,390. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Salem is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #8, West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 33 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend WVJC Morgantown, expect to pay an average of $14,657 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,147 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
WVJC Morgantown does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
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Valley College-Martinsburg ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Martinsburg, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $24,181 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Since Valley College of Technology 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.
Glenville State College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Glenville State College is a public institution located in Glenville, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,886 in tuition and fees if they attend Glenville State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,514. On average, associate degree students take out $20,682 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glenville State College. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, West Virginia Northern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. WVNCC is a small public school situated in Wheeling, West Virginia. It awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend WVNCC full time pay an average of $4,300 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,028. Associate Degree recipients from WVNCC accumulate an average of $14,962 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WVNCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public institution located in South Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend BridgeValley Community & Technical College full time pay an average of $5,284 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,415. Associate Degree recipients from BridgeValley Community & Technical College accumulate an average of $14,995 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at BridgeValley Community & Technical 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, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a very small public school situated in Moorefield, West Virginia. It awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $3,888 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,640. On average, associate degree students take out $16,908 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, New River Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. New River Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Beaver, West Virginia that handed out 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,521 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at New River Community and Technical College. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Pierpont Community and Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Pierpont Community and Technical College is located in Fairmont, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pierpont Community and Technical College is $5,086. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,056. On average, associate degree students take out $18,580 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pierpont Community and Technical College. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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University of Charleston landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. UC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at UC is $21,450. 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 UC accumulate an average of $22,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Huntington Junior College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $23,088 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Huntington Junior College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. WVJC Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend WVJC Charleston, expect to pay an average of $14,427 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from WVJC Charleston accumulate an average of $9,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
WVJC Charleston 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 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #19, Davis & Elkins College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Elkins, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
D&E does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,960. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that D&E does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Strayer University - West Virginia ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Scott Depot, West Virginia, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - West Virginia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - West Virginia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Alderson Broaddus University 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 #21 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,020 to cover tuition and fees at Alderson Broaddus University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Alderson Broaddus University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Martinsburg 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 #21 on the list.
Martinsburg College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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