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2023 Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky

7 Colleges
$30,646 Avg Salary
$20,515 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, general business/commerce students earned 2,455 degrees and certificates from a Kentucky school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Kentucky to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for general business majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Kentucky Schools for an Associate in Business & Commerce

#1

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY

Our 2023 rankings named Thomas More University the best school in Kentucky for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

On average, general business graduates from NKU take out $21,029 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Midway University

Midway, KY

The excellent associate degree programs at Midway University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Midway University Report

#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

The excellent associate degree programs at University of the Cumberlands helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Kentucky. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

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#5

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Out of the 7 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Spalding University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Spalding University

Murray State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Murray State University Report

#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree general business/commerce programs. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville.

Full General Business/Commerce at Campbellsville University Report

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 2,025
Virginia 1,437
North Carolina 494
Florida 1,813
Tennessee 664
South Carolina 832
Louisiana 712
Arkansas 767
Alabama 302
Mississippi 607
West Virginia 883

General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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