Associate Degrees in Business Support & Assistant Services
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Education Levels of Business Support Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,471 students 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 | 11,065 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,211 |
| Associate Degree | 3,471 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 372 |
Earnings of Business Support Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in business support is $24,744. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,491 and the high is $27,315.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in business support is $20,227. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,200 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,168.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $101.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in business support. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 358 |
| Women | 3,113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business support associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 661 |
| White | 1,758 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 211 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their associate degree in business support from LIBI. Of these students, 92% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at BYU - I. About 85% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The business support program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 67 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in business support from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gadsden State Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at GSCC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in business support from Houston Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in business support from Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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 $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. The business support program at Herzing University - Madison awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at Wallace, Dothan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Trident Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their associate degree in business support from Trident Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Merced College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business support program at Merced College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in business support from Cuyamaca College. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. The business support program at Piedmont Technical College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Spartanburg Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. The business support program at Spartanburg Community College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at GTC. Of these students, 84% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Shasta College. Of these students, 79% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at Washtenaw Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Hostos Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in business support. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to business support majors at Hostos. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Shelton State Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in business support. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business support program at Shelton State Community College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in business support from Central Louisiana Technical Community College. About 88% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Accounting | 11,525 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
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*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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