Associate Degrees in General Business/Commerce
Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,216 people earned their associate degree in general business. This makes it the 9th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,331 |
| Associate Degree | 17,216 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,096 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,487 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,474 |
| Graduate Certificate | 368 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 232 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $36,679. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,628 to a high of $43,716.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $9,719. 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, $10,185 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,719.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $116.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general business. About 58.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,237 |
| Women | 9,979 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,039 |
| Black or African American | 2,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,802 |
| White | 7,731 |
| International Students | 544 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,386 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 504 colleges that offer an associate degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 702 people received their associate degree in general business from San Jacinto College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. San Jacinto Community College general business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,679.
Montgomery College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 433 people received their associate degree in general business from Montgomery College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in general business at Montgomery College make a median salary of 36,679.
Austin Community College District comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their associate degree in general business from Austin Community College District. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in general business at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 36,679.
South Texas College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their associate degree in general business from South Texas College. Of these students, 64% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. South Texas College general business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,679.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in general business from Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 48% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in general business at Collin County Community College District make a median salary of 36,679.
Salt Lake Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in general business from Salt Lake Community College. About 43% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Salt Lake Community College general business graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,679.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their associate degree in general business from DeVry University - Illinois. About 75% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in general business at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 36,679.
Georgia Military College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their associate degree in general business from Georgia Military College. About 51% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia Military College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their associate degree in general business from IWU. Of these students, 77% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
Raritan Valley Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their associate degree in general business from RVCC. Of these students, 38% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RVCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in general business from El Centro College. Of these students, 63% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in general business at El Centro College make a median salary of 36,679.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their associate degree in general business from Community College of Philadelphia. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Community College of Philadelphia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
Oklahoma City Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in general business from OCCC. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Data shows that OCCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
Bellevue College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their associate degree in general business from BC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate degree is Macomb Community College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their associate degree in general business from Macomb Community College. Of these students, 62% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Macomb Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
Union County College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their associate degree in general business from Union County College. Of these students, 44% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Union County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,679.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
| Marketing | 1,786 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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