Associate’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
In 2018-2019, 17,723 associate's degrees were awarded to general business majors. This makes it the 8th most popular associate's 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 | 25,818 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,723 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,486 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,657 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,017 |
| Graduate Certificate | 492 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 258 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in general business is $27,500. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $24,050 and the high is $33,900.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in general business is $23,621. 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, $26,190 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,019.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $245.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in general business. About 56.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,633 |
| Women | 10,090 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,070 |
| Black or African American | 2,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,641 |
| White | 7,892 |
| International Students | 1,098 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,269 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 531 colleges that offer an associate’s 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's degree. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general business program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 612 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montgomery College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 432 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Montgomery College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Kaplan University-Indianapolis. Roughly 38,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,791 per year.
The general business program at Kaplan University-Indianapolis awarded 386 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Community College District is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general business. Each year, around 41,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 366 people received their associate's degree in general business from Austin Community College District. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is El Paso Community College. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 348 people received their associate's degree in general business from El Paso Community College. About 49% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,083 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 333 people received their associate's degree in general business from IWU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
South Texas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 293 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at South Texas College. Of these students, 61% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 256 people received their associate's degree in general business from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 39% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Military College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general business. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 248 people received their associate's degree in general business from Georgia Military College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Collin County Community College District is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general business. Roughly 35,100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 228 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Collin County Community College District. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general business. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 226 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Community College of Philadelphia. Of these students, 53% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Global Region comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
The general business program at Strayer University - Global Region awarded 215 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Macomb Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The general business program at Macomb Community College awarded 211 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 209 people received their associate's degree in general business from Mt. SAC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Raritan Valley Community College. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 206 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at RVCC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 200 people received their associate's degree in general business from OCCC. Of these students, 60% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Edmonds Community College. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 198 associate's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Edmonds Community College. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general business. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,602 per year.
The general business program at Columbia College awarded 189 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellevue College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 188 people received their associate's degree in general business from BC. Of these students, 46% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Georgia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general business. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
The general business program at Strayer University - Georgia awarded 176 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
| Specialized Sales | 1,565 |
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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