Business & Commerce Associate Degrees
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Business & Commerce. This degree is more popular with female students, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,976 students earned theirBusiness & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business & Commerce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,541 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 17,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 190 |
Earnings of Business & Commerce Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,182 |
| 4 years | $62,451 |
| 5 years | $70,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,659 |
| Women | 10,048 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,702 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 1,102 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,263 | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,668 | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 129 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 639 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 535 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 624 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business & Commerce Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a associate degree in Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,530 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,275 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,146 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,026 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,005 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 886 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 806 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 639 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 605 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Georgia is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 548 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 500 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 453 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 428 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 387 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Business & Commerce Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Business & Commerce that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
