2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 56,042 people earned a degree or certificate in general business/commerce, making the major the #16 most popular in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 504 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general business majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Associate in Business & Commerce
Our 2023 rankings named San Jacinto Community College the most popular school in the United States for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
Of the 702 students majoring in general business at San Jacinto College, 37% are male and 63% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at San Jacinto College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,811.
Full General Business/Commerce at San Jacinto Community College Report
The in-demand associate degree programs at Montgomery College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in the United States. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 54% of the general business majors at the school.
On average, general business graduates from Montgomery College take out $9,933 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 504 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Austin Community College District landed the # 3 spot on the list. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
About 45% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 55% are male.
On average, general business graduates from Austin Community College District take out $15,730 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 504 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 4 spot on the list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
About 67% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 33% are male.
General Business majors at Purdue University Global take out an average of $28,411 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.
About 66% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 34% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from South Texas College carry an average student debt load of $6,208.
Full General Business/Commerce at South Texas College Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Global Region is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 293 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - Global Region, 31% are male and 69% are female.
General Business majors at Strayer University - Global Region take out an average of $31,054 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Global Region Report
Collin County Community College District landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 53% are male.
General Business majors at Collin County Community College District take out an average of $13,783 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full General Business/Commerce at Collin County Community College District Report
Salt Lake Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
Of the 278 students majoring in general business at Salt Lake Community College, 59% are male and 41% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Salt Lake Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,756.
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El Paso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of El Paso.
Women make up 59% of the general business majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at El Paso Community College accumulate an average of around $9,428 in student debt.
Full General Business/Commerce at El Paso Community College Report
DeVry University - Illinois ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Chicago.
About 70% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 30% are male.
On average, general business graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $36,239 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full General Business/Commerce at DeVry University - Illinois Report
Georgia Military College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.
Of the 241 students majoring in general business at Georgia Military College, 44% are male and 56% are female.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 235 students majoring in general business at IWU, 34% are male and 66% are female.
On average, general business graduates from IWU take out $28,233 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full General Business/Commerce at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Report
Raritan Valley Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. RVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg.
About 44% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 56% are male.
On average, general business graduates from RVCC take out $10,639 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Raritan Valley Community College
El Centro College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools ranking. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.
Of the 228 students majoring in general business at El Centro College, 48% are male and 52% are female.
General Business majors at El Centro College take out an average of $16,758 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Community College of Philadelphia ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 52% of the general business majors at the school.
On average, general business graduates from Community College of Philadelphia take out $15,832 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Oklahoma City Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 218 students majoring in general business at OCCC, 48% are male and 52% are female.
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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With a ranking of #17, Strayer University - Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Strayer University - Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta.
About 83% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 17% are male.
On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Georgia take out $31,054 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Georgia
With a ranking of #18, Bellevue College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 41% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 59% are male.
Macomb Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Warren.
Of the 198 students majoring in general business at Macomb Community College, 42% are male and 58% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, general business majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $12,153 in student debt.
Union County College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 50% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from Union County College carry an average student debt load of $10,421.
Full General Business/Commerce at Union County College Report
Edmonds Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools ranking. Edmonds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lynnwood.
Women make up 51% of the general business majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, general business graduates from Edmonds Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,979.
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Montgomery County Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree general business/commerce programs. Montco is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
About 44% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 56% are male.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Montco take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,659.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Montgomery County Community College
American Public University System ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
About 45% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 55% are male.
On average, general business graduates from American Military University take out $23,983 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full General Business/Commerce at American Public University System Report
With a ranking of #24, South Louisiana Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
About 65% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 35% are male.
On average, general business graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $14,854 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Blinn College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 44% of the general business majors at the school.
On average, general business graduates from Blinn College take out $16,548 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 504 different United States general business/commerce schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Business & Commerce students that almost earned our Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools award.
General Business/Commerce by Region
View the Most Popular Business & Commerce Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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Majors Related to General Business
One of 21 majors within the area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.
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