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Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

2023 Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 4th in Missouri. In fact, 3,178 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools for an Associate in Business & Commerce

#1

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Our analysis found Columbia College to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

General Business majors at Columbia College Missouri take out an average of $30,942 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Missouri. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CLAS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Bryan University

Springfield, MO

Out of the 7 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bryan University is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from Bryan University carry an average student debtload of $24,061.

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#5

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jefferson College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. JeffCo is a small public school located in the rural area of Hillsboro.

While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at JeffCo accumulate an average of around $15,583 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

With a ranking of #7, Crowder College did quite well on this year’s best schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 468
Kansas 417
Iowa 271
Nebraska 361
North Dakota 24
South Dakota 99

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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