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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 416,590 business administration and management students received a degree or certificate, 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 Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 342 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

Of the 1,062 students majoring in business administration at Northern Virginia Community College, 51% are male and 49% are female.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,604.

Full Business Administration & Management at Northern Virginia Community College Report

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Out of the 342 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Columbia Southern University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,982.

Full Business Administration & Management at Columbia Southern University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

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

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Tidewater Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,502.

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Out of the 342 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $21,551.

Full Business Administration & Management at American Public University System Report

#5

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 71% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $18,958 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Valencia College Report

With a ranking of #6, Reynolds Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Reynolds Community College is a moderately-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.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from Reynolds Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,522.

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#7

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.

About 66% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 34% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at BC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,146.

Full Business Administration & Management at Broward College Report

Wake Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wake Technical Community College is a very 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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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 32% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at FTCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,282.

Full Business Administration & Management at Fayetteville Technical Community College Report

With a ranking of #10, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

Women make up 58% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from FSCJ carry an average student debt load of $21,012.

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 117 students majoring in business administration at NWACC, 47% are male and 53% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, business administration graduates from NWACC carry an average student debt load of $13,760.

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With a ranking of #11, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Daytona Beach.

Women make up 11% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of around $26,027 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Report

John Tyler Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 50% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of around $16,074 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at John Tyler Community College Report

#14

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

With a ranking of #14, Pitt Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 58% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Pitt Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,188.

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With a ranking of #15, Pellissippi State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 26% are male.

Business Administration majors at Pellissippi State Community College take out an average of $13,605 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business administration and management programs. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rome.

Of the 96 students majoring in business administration at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 24% are male and 76% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, business administration majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of around $12,821 in student debt.

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Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business administration and management programs. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, TNCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at TNCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,439.

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#16

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.

Women make up 68% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from CGTC take out $22,999 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Central Georgia Technical College Report

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Western Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Roanoke.

Women make up 41% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Virginia Western Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,163.

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Central Piedmont Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business administration and management programs. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 65% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from Central Piedmont Community College take out $10,178 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Albany Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 35% are male.

Business Administration majors at Albany Technical College take out an average of $24,610 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #22, Miller-Motte College Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their associate degree. MMC Wilmington is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington.

Women make up 83% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at MMC Wilmington take out while working on their Associate Degree is $33,440. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $46.

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American InterContinental University - Atlanta came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. AIU Atlanta is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Atlanta.

Women make up 77% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from AIU Atlanta take out $31,939 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Volunteer State Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business administration and management programs. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin.

Of the 80 students majoring in business administration at VSCC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

Business Administration majors at VSCC take out an average of $15,957 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Volunteer State Community College Report

Cleveland State Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Cleveland State Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Cleveland.

Of the 77 students majoring in business administration at Cleveland State Community College, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Business Administration majors at Cleveland State Community College take out an average of $15,739 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Cleveland State Community College Report

#27

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA
#30

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
#34

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA
#38

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC
#41

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
#43

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
#45

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL
#45

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA
#45

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA
#49

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 342 different Southeast business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
49 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
53 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
54 Gaston College Dallas, NC
55 Gordon State College Barnesville, GA
56 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
57 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
57 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
57 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
60 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
60 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
62 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
62 Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN
64 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
64 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
64 Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
67 Johnston Community College Smithfield, NC
67 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
67 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration and management schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 7,852
Virginia 11,308
North Carolina 10,472
Florida 18,071
Tennessee 6,169
Kentucky 2,692
South Carolina 4,017
Louisiana 5,195
Arkansas 2,031
Alabama 7,031
Mississippi 2,589
West Virginia 4,631

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 26 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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