2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. 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 the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 152 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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 the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for business students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 2,352 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $23,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UOPX - Arizona. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Houston Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Houston Community College is a large public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 1,080 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend Houston Community College full time pay an average of $4,344 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,460. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,597 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Houston Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend San Jacinto Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. San Jacinto College is located in Pasadena, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 795 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from San Jacinto College accumulate an average of $13,960 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at San Jacinto College. 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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means American InterContinental University - Online is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Schaumburg, Arizona, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 726 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
AIU Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,418. 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 $31,457 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
AIU Online is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means El Centro College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. El Centro College is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 676 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from El Centro College accumulate an average of $18,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at El Centro College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Austin Community College District came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin Community College District is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 494 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend Austin Community College District full time pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,590. Associate Degree recipients from Austin Community College District accumulate an average of $16,220 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Austin Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Blinn 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. Blinn College is located in Brenham, Texas and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 400 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,760 in tuition and fees if they attend Blinn College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,530. On average, associate degree students take out $18,672 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Blinn College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Tulsa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Tulsa, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 382 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,445 in tuition and fees if they attend Tulsa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,845. Associate Degree recipients from Tulsa Community College accumulate an average of $20,665 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Tulsa Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Collin County Community College District 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 #9 on the list. McKinney, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 375 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend Collin County Community College District full time pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,104. Associate Degree recipients from Collin County Community College District accumulate an average of $17,379 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Collin County Community College District, 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 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Lone Star College System came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This large public school is located in The Woodlands, Texas, and it awarded 314 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Harris Montgomery. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. On average, associate degree students take out $15,481 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 North Harris Montgomery. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. South Texas College is a public institution located in McAllen, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 312 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Texas College is $4,530. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,920. Associate Degree recipients from South Texas College accumulate an average of $8,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Texas College. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
El Paso Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. This large public school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 302 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,274 in tuition and fees if they attend El Paso Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,314. On average, associate degree students take out $10,989 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at El Paso 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 97% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Central New Mexico Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. CNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 301 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New Mexico who attend CNM full time pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,540. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,658 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CNM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 285 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tarrant County College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lee College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Baytown, Texas, and it awarded 261 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lee College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,302. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,284 in student loans. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lee College. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Oklahoma City Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 218 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they attend OCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,583 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
OCCC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Amarillo College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Amarillo, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 195 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,168 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Amarillo College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,704. Associate Degree recipients from Amarillo College accumulate an average of $18,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Amarillo College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Del Mar College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 189 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend DMC full time pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,930. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,513 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DMC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Central Texas College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Killeen, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 177 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,657 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Central Texas College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located in Chandler, Arizona and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 177 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,533 in student loans. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Chandler-Gilbert 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Pima Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 176 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arizona who attend Pima County Community College District full time pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,566. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,202 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Pima County Community College District does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Glendale Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Glendale, Arizona, the fairly large public school handed out 149 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Glendale Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,480 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Glendale 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 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mesa Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 144 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mesa Community College is $2,070. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Mesa Community College accumulate an average of $16,634 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mesa Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Estrella Mountain Community College is located in Avondale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 141 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Estrella Mountain Community College is $2,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854. Associate Degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College accumulate an average of $24,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Estrella Mountain 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.
Odessa 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. Odessa College is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 134 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,504 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Odessa College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,398. On average, associate degree students take out $11,199 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Odessa College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX |
| 26 | Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 28 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 29 | Rio Salado College | Tempe, AZ |
| 30 | New Mexico State University - Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM |
| 31 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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