2023 Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked #16 in the country. In fact 56,042 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Southwest Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a large student population.
Out of the 28 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jacinto Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, general business graduates from San Jacinto College take out $11,811 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 28 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at El Centro College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,758.
The excellent associate degree programs at Austin Community College District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at Austin Community College District accumulate an average of around $15,730 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Texas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, Strayer University - Texas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Texas take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,054.
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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OCCC is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
General Business majors at OCCC take out an average of $12,387 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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DeVry University - Texas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Irving, DeVry University - Texas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
General Business majors at DeVry University - Texas take out an average of $36,239 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Lone Star College System 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 #8 on the list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.
On average, general business graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $14,984 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Collin County Community College District 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 #9 on the list. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of McKinney.
While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at Collin County Community College District accumulate an average of around $13,783 in student debt.
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South Texas College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
General Business majors at South Texas College take out an average of $6,208 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State
Explore the best general business/commerce colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 5,261 |
| Arizona | 331 |
| Oklahoma | 429 |
| New Mexico | 202 |
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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 25 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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