Associate Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17,867 students 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 | 24,850 |
| Associate Degree | 17,867 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,488 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,748 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,440 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $29,614. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,202 and the high is $35,929.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in general business is $19,255. 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, $28,900 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,952.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $145.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general business. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,538 |
| Women | 10,329 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,105 |
| Black or African American | 2,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,749 |
| White | 7,985 |
| International Students | 856 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,318 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 702 people received their associate degree in general business from San Jacinto College. About 63% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The general business program at Montgomery College awarded 433 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The general business program at Austin Community College District awarded 352 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 344 people received their associate degree in general business from Purdue University Global. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Strayer University - Global Region is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Each year, around 10,400 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 293 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Global Region. Of these students, 69% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The general business program at South Texas College awarded 293 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Collin County Community College District. Of these students, 47% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The general business program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 278 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general business. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 262 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at El Paso Community College. About 59% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 261 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at DeVry University - Illinois. About 70% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The general business program at Georgia Military College awarded 241 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 235 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at IWU. Of these students, 66% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 232 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at RVCC. Of these students, 44% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 228 people received their associate degree in general business from El Centro College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 221 people received their associate degree in general business from Community College of Philadelphia. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 218 people received their associate degree in general business from OCCC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Strayer University - Georgia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general business. Roughly 7,400 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their associate degree in general business from Strayer University - Georgia. Of these students, 83% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 199 people received their associate degree in general business from BC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 associate degrees were handed out to general business majors at Macomb Community College. Of these students, 58% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 191 people received their associate degree in general business from Union County College. Of these students, 50% were women and 69% 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 degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 63,763 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
| Specialized Sales | 1,481 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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