Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing is offered at 2,901 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Business, Management & Marketing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Business, Management & Marketing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 840,037 people earned theirBusiness, Management & Marketing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business, Management & Marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18,440 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 104,171 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 386,261 |
| Master’s Degree | 318,391 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,514 |
Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Business, Management & Marketing of $62,861 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,795 |
| 4 years | $62,861 |
| 5 years | $71,005 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Business, Management & Marketing majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing. About 58.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43,008 |
| Women | 61,163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business, Management & Marketing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,518 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 7,416 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,771 | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 13,574 | 13.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,042 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 426 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3,782 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5,820 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 2,822 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,983 colleges that offer a associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Business, Management & Marketing students seeking a associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15,591 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 14,221 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12,463 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,715 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6,368 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 5,554 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Financial Services comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,372 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5,266 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5,012 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,800 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,792 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4,706 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,674 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,599 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,364 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,347 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4,132 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,086 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,053 people received their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,799 associate degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Business, Management & Marketing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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