Associate Degrees in Business Support & Assistant Services
Education Levels of Business Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,825 people earned their associate degree in business support. This makes it the 41st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 10,323 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,192 |
| Associate Degree | 2,825 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 264 |
Earnings of Business Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in business support is $28,691. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,467 to a high of $31,038.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in business support. About 88.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 327 |
| Women | 2,498 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 154 |
| Black or African American | 475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 580 |
| White | 1,419 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 165 |
Most Popular Business Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 672 colleges that offer an associate degree in business support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business support students seekingan associate degree is Long Island Business Institute. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in business support from LIBI. Of these students, 92% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LIBI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in business support from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
The 4th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in business support from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Gadsden State Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in business support from GSCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Gadsden State Community College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Houston Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in business support from Houston Community College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Houston Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Eastern Gateway Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in business support from Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Eastern Gateway Community College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Herzing University - Madison is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in business support from Herzing University - Madison. About 92% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in business support at Herzing University - Madison make a median salary of 28,691.
Wallace Community College, Dothan comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in business support from Wallace, Dothan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Wallace, Dothan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Trident Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in business support from Trident Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Trident Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Merced College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in business support from Merced Community College District. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Merced College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Cuyamaca College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in business support from Cuyamaca College. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in business support at Cuyamaca College make a median salary of 28,691.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in business support from Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in business support at Piedmont Technical College make a median salary of 28,691.
Spartanburg Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in business support from Spartanburg Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in business support at Spartanburg Community College make a median salary of 28,691.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in business support from GTC. Of these students, 91% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Gwinnett Technical College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Shasta College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Shasta College. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Shasta College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Washtenaw Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Washtenaw Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Hostos Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Hostos. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hostos Community College business support graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,691.
Shelton State Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Shelton State Community College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Shelton State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Central Louisiana Technical Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,691.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business support that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,216 |
| Accounting | 10,555 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
| Marketing | 1,786 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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