Associate Degrees in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
In 2020-2021, 63,763 associate degrees were awarded to business administration 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 administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 174,534 |
| Master’s Degree | 122,843 |
| Associate Degree | 63,763 |
| Basic Certificate | 40,893 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,948 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,845 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,764 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in business administration is $28,574. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,660 to a high of $32,669.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in business administration is $16,993. 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, $28,778 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,354.
The median monthly payment of a business administration graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $103.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in business administration. About 55.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28,245 |
| Women | 35,518 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5,742 |
| Black or African American | 8,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,075 |
| White | 26,438 |
| International Students | 2,096 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,207 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,275 colleges that offer an associate degree in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,232 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 70% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for business administration 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,511 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business administration. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Eastern Gateway Community College awarded 1,448 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,232 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Pasadena City College. About 47% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 1,062 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 998 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Houston Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business administration. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 902 people received their associate degree in business administration from Houston Community College. Of these students, 63% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. 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, 885 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at UVU. Of these students, 30% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 772 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at SNHU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree is American InterContinental University - Online. 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 administration 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.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 678 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coastline Community College. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 653 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Coastline Community College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business administration. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The business administration program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 473 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chaffey College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Chaffey College awarded 449 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
De Anza College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business administration. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at De Anza College awarded 437 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 414 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at East Los Angeles College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Citrus College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business administration. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Citrus College awarded 401 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
College of Southern Nevada is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business administration. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The business administration program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 393 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 associate degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Mt. SAC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 377 people received their associate degree in business administration from El Camino College. About 46% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
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*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.
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