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107,498 Yearly Graduations
$28,788 Median Salary
$20,847 Median Debt
There are 1,607 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in business, management and marketing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 48% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.8% of business, management and marketing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors

In 2020-2021, 107,498 associate degrees were awarded to business, management and marketing majors. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business, management and marketing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 416,988
Master’s Degree 207,209
Associate Degree 107,498
Basic Certificate 91,739
Undergraduate Certificate 18,997
Graduate Certificate 15,936
Doctor’s Degree 3,737

Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in business, management and marketing is $28,788. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,399 and the high is $34,122.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in business, management and marketing is $20,847. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,467 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,611.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $103.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in business, management and marketing. About 59.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 43,326
Women 64,172
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The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management and marketing associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8,884
Black or African American 14,281
Hispanic or Latino 23,627
White 47,061
International Students 4,113
Other Races/Ethnicities 9,532
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There are 1,607 colleges that offer an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,352 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for business, management and marketing students seekingan associate degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,352 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 71% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,705 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,705 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Of these students, 75% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
1,670 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,670 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,393 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,393 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 66% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
1,247 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,247 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Pasadena City College. About 47% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
1,201 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,201 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from SNHU. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
1,115 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. The business, management and marketing program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 1,115 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
1,080 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,080 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Houston Community College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

939 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 939 associate degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UVU. About 31% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

898 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 898 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from BMCC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#11

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
795 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 795 associate degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at San Jacinto College. About 65% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
764 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 764 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Purdue University Global. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
740 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LaGuardia Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The business, management and marketing program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 740 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

726 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American InterContinental University - Online comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. The business, management and marketing program at American InterContinental University - Online awarded 726 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York
695 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Fashion Institute of Technology awarded 695 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, California
689 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coastline Community College. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The business, management and marketing program at Coastline Community College awarded 689 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
676 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Centro College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business, management and marketing program at El Centro College awarded 676 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
601 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 601 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from Mt. SAC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#19

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
546 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Nevada is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 546 people received their associate degree in business, management and marketing from CSN. About 56% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
513 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chaffey College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 513 associate degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Chaffey College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 63,763
Business & Commerce 17,867
Accounting 11,525
Business Support & Assistance 3,471
Hospitality Management 2,539

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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