2023 Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 7th in West Virginia. In fact, 883 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Colleges.
Top West Virginia Schools for an Associate in Business & Commerce
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a associate degree in West Virginia. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
On average, general business graduates from American Military University take out $23,983 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - West Virginia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Scott Depot, Strayer University - West Virginia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - West Virginia carry an average student debtload of $31,054.
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The excellent associate degree programs at New River Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in West Virginia. Located in the suburb of Beaver, New River Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at New River Community and Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $7,683.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg carry an average student debtload of $16,387.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. WVJC Morgantown is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Morgantown.
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Glenville State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Glenville, Glenville State College is a public school with a small student population.
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West Virginia Northern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Wheeling, WVNCC is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at WVNCC accumulate an average of around $17,650 in student debt.
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Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree general business/commerce programs. Pierpont Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Fairmont.
On average, general business graduates from Pierpont Community and Technical College take out $18,528 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,025 |
| Virginia | 1,437 |
| North Carolina | 494 |
| Florida | 1,813 |
| Tennessee | 664 |
| Kentucky | 2,455 |
| South Carolina | 832 |
| Louisiana | 712 |
| Arkansas | 767 |
| Alabama | 302 |
| Mississippi | 607 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to General Business
General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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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