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2023 Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools

433 Colleges
$29,181 Avg Salary
$19,377 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 416,590 business administration and management students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 433 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for business administration majors pursuing an online associate degree.

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for business administration and management students who want to pursue an online associate degree in the United States. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 2,232 students majoring in business administration at UOPX - Arizona, 30% are male and 70% are female.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,088. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

Of the 1,511 students majoring in business administration at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, 26% are male and 74% are female.

Business Administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out an average of $29,535 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.

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Out of the 433 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah Valley University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 885 students majoring in business administration at UVU, 70% are male and 30% are female.

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Out of the 433 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 37% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from SNHU take out $25,021 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand online associate degree programs at American InterContinental University - Online helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration and management schools in the United States. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 50% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at AIU Online take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,939.

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#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 349 students majoring in business administration at Purdue University Global, 87% are male and 13% are female.

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Tulsa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 45% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from Tulsa Community College take out $19,626 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 57% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Columbia Southern University take out an average of $23,982 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Tidewater Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools ranking. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Of the 298 students majoring in business administration at Tidewater Community College, 42% are male and 58% are female.

Business Administration majors at Tidewater Community College take out an average of $15,502 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Brookdale Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.

Of the 280 students majoring in business administration at Brookdale Community College, 69% are male and 31% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from Brookdale Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,588.

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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 73% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from American Military University take out $21,551 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. RHCCD is a large public school located in the large suburb of Whittier.

Of the 256 students majoring in business administration at RHCCD, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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Sinclair Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dayton.

Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $15,479 in student debt.

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Delaware County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 51% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 49% are male.

Business Administration majors at Delaware County Community College take out an average of $13,887 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #15, Bucks County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.

About 37% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 63% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Bucks County Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,973.

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#15

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

With a ranking of #15, Amarillo College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo.

Of the 189 students majoring in business administration at Amarillo College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

On average, business administration graduates from Amarillo College take out $15,397 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

With a ranking of #17, Excelsior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.

Women make up 19% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from Excelsior College carry an average student debtload of $12,193.

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With a ranking of #18, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. HACC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisburg.

Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at HACC accumulate an average of around $22,926 in student debt.

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Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

Women make up 70% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Wake Technical Community College take out an average of $24,994 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#20

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA

Reynolds Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree business administration and management programs. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Richmond.

About 57% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 43% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from Reynolds Community College take out $12,522 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. RCSJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Sewell.

Women make up 36% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from RCSJ carry an average student debtload of $12,565.

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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 157 students majoring in business administration at HVCC, 61% are male and 39% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at HVCC accumulate an average of around $12,141 in student debt.

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#23

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

Grantham University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools list. Grantham University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.

Women make up 57% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Grantham University take out an average of $28,920 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #24, Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Chandler.

Women make up 38% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from Chandler-Gilbert Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,391.

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With a ranking of #25, Southeast Community College Area did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online associate degree. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 145 students majoring in business administration at Southeast Community College, 43% are male and 57% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $16,527 in student debt.

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#26

Post University

Waterbury, CT
#27

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA
#29

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX
#32

Monroe College

Bronx, NY
#36

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI
#37

Merced College

Merced, CA
#40

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC
#42

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA
#43

Park University

Parkville, MO
#44

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#50

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 433 different United States business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Miller-Motte College Wilmington Wilmington, NC
51 Berkeley College - Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ
51 Franklin University Columbus, OH
54 American InterContinental University - Atlanta Atlanta, GA
55 Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies Fort-Wayne, IN
56 Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN
57 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
58 Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA
58 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
58 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
61 Cameron University Lawton, OK
62 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
63 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
63 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for online Business Administration & Management students that almost earned our Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
65 Genesee Community College Batavia, NY
65 University of the People Pasadena, CA
67 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
68 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
69 SUNY Broome Binghamton, NY
70 Adirondack Community College Queensbury, NY
71 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
72 Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY
73 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
73 Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA
73 Corning Community College Corning, NY
76 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
76 Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC
78 Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY
78 Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville, VA
80 Berkeley College - New York New York, NY
80 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
82 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
83 Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY
83 Baker College Owosso, MI
85 Crowder College Neosho, MO
86 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
86 Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ

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More Business Administration & Management Rankings

One of 21 majors within the area of study, business administration and management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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