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2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 862,104 degrees and certificates were awarded to business, management and marketing students, making the major the most popular in the country.

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 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 240 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business, Management & Marketing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Gateway Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 1,670 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Eastern Gateway Community College, 31% are male and 69% are female.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 66% of the business, management and marketing majors at the school.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The in-demand associate degree programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business, management and marketing schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 57% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dayton.

About 52% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 48% are male.

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#5

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 304 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Oakland Community College, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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Macomb Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business, management and marketing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 41% are male.

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Columbus State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business, management and marketing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 32% are male.

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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.

Women make up 68% of the business, management and marketing majors at the school.

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DeVry University - Illinois landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. Located in the midsize city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 262 students majoring in business, management and marketing at DeVry University - Illinois, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

Of the 249 students majoring in business, management and marketing at MATC, 27% are male and 73% are female.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

About 63% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 37% are male.

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#12

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

With a ranking of #12, Henry Ford College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.

About 56% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 44% are male.

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#13

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

With a ranking of #13, Schoolcraft College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 233 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Schoolcraft College, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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Fox Valley Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

Of the 229 students majoring in business, management and marketing at FVTC, 34% are male and 66% are female.

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Madison Area Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 216 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Madison College, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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With a ranking of #16, Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 203 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Cuyahoga Community College District, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#17

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

With a ranking of #17, College of DuPage did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. COD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.

About 57% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#18

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI

Washtenaw Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor.

Women make up 57% of the business, management and marketing majors at the school.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business, management and marketing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 31% are male.

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#20

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 175 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Western Technical College, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. UC Blue Ash College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Blue Ash.

Of the 173 students majoring in business, management and marketing at UC Blue Ash College, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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With a ranking of #22, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students working on their associate degree. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

Of the 172 students majoring in business, management and marketing at Gateway Technical College, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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Lorain County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business, management and marketing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the city of Elyria, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 30% are male.

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#24

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. Stark State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.

Women make up 55% of the business, management and marketing majors at the school.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business, management and marketing programs. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

About 57% of the students majoring in business, management and marketing at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#26

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI
#29

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI
#30

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
#30

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
#34

Franklin University

Columbus, OH
#36

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Business, Management & Marketing students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
37 Rasmussen University - Illinois Rockford, IL
38 Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies Fort-Wayne, IN
39 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
40 Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI
41 Delta College University Center, MI
42 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
43 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
44 Mid Michigan College Harrison, MI
45 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
46 Baker College Owosso, MI
46 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
48 North Central State College Mansfield, OH

Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best business, management and marketing schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 18,882
Michigan 20,858
Ohio 25,288
Illinois 29,314
Wisconsin 13,275

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382
Human Resource Management 28,787
Business Support & Assistant Services 19,119
Hospitality Management 17,689
Management Information Systems 13,680
Entrepreneurial Studies 11,319
International Business 9,101
Real Estate 6,547
General Sales & Marketing 5,923
Business/Managerial Economics 5,667
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing 5,191
Other Business, Management & Marketing 4,822
Construction Management 3,846
Insurance 1,809
Taxation 1,547
Business/Corporate Communications 1,029
Telecommunications Management 55

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 Amit Savargaonkar.

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