24 Best Associate in Business Programs 2020
These 24 schools offer the best business degrees at the associate level based on student outcomes. Alumni of the business administration program at top-ranked McHenry County College have the highest annual entry-level median salary of $46,000. Second-ranked Excelsior College has the lowest median student debt on the list. Alumni of the associate in administrative and management studies program at Excelsior graduated with a median debt of $5,250.
Tuition, median salaries, and median debt were reported by the U.S. Department of Education in November 2019. View our methodology for more details about these rankings or read more about the top-ranked schools.
| School | Annual Tuition | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County College | $14,692 | Not Reported | $46,000 |
| Coastline College | $8,734 | $9,250 | $44,400 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $10,774 | $12,107 | $44,200 |
| Utah Valley University | $17,830 | $11,757 | $42,700 |
| Southern New Hampshire University Online | $9,600 | $17,438 | $42,500 |
| North Hennepin Community College | $5,050 | $20,509 | $41,700 |
| Saint Paul College | $6,318 | $24,250 | $41,500 |
| Century College | $6,105 | $25,972 | $41,200 |
| Saint Leo University Online | $27,050 | $32,187 | $41,100 |
| Middlesex Community College - MA | $12,120 | $7,292 | $40,900 |
| Cerritos College | $10,324 | $12,500 | $40,700 |
| Dakota County Technical College | $6,419 | $13,295 | $40,200 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | $13,760 | $11,500 | $39,000 |
| Middlesex County College | $6,876 | $9,163 | $38,900 |
| Columbia Southern University | $6,600 | $16,137 | $38,100 |
| Baker University | $32,320 | $22,556 | $37,900 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | $5,670 | $17,500 | $37,400 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $9,310 | $6,500 | $37,200 |
| Greenville Technical College | $10,202 | $26,250 | $36,100 |
2020 Best Colleges Highlights
Learn more about the top colleges for a Associate in Business degree. You can also read student reviews of each school by clicking on the stars. Although student reviews were not used as a ranking factor in this list, we provide ratings and reviews so students can consider the experience of alumni in their decision-making process.
At McHenry County College, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management. Students in the program receive a comprehensive education in business management that includes coursework in business procedures, management, and marketing strategies. Coursework focuses on practical, real-world applications through simulations, hands-on projects, and business scenario studies and discussions. Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue careers in operations, cost estimation, and sales management.
The business management program is delivered in person, allowing for engaging interaction and support among peers and professors. Classes are scheduled to accommodate the schedules of working adults. The average student completes the 60-credit degree program in 64 weeks. The program is suitable for individuals just entering the field as well as those currently employed in business who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. McHenry County College also offers certificates in international business, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership to complement the associate degree.
Coastline College offers four business and business administration degree pathways to match each students’ academic and career goals. These programs include the Associate of Science in Business Administration, Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Associate of Science in Business, and Associate of Science in Business Administration for Transfer. Each degree offered by Coastline College requires the completion of 60 credits and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The college’s Associate of Science and Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides graduates the education to enter the workforce in a for-profit, non-profit, or public sector organization following graduation. Students enrolled in the Associate of Science in Business program can choose to specialize in one of four academic concentrations, including general business, business administration, human resources management, and marketing. The college’s Associate of Science in Business Administration for Transfer offers a curriculum tailored to students who wish to further their education with a bachelor’s degree in business administration upon graduation from Coastline.
Quinsigamond Community College’s business administration career program is a 61-credit course leading to an associate degree in business administration. The program includes instruction in the entire spectrum of administration, including finance, accounting, marketing, and management. Quinsigamond provides students with an understanding of modern business techniques, including computer and internet literacy, global marketing and business strategy, and business software, databases, and applications.
Students can choose to complement their studies through the completion of additional certificate programs, including those in accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and small business management, and supply chain logistics. These courses enhance a student’s expertise in business administration, providing a fluent understanding of the world of business as a whole. Students at Quinsigamond have the flexibility of studying at the main QCC Worcester campus, the QCC Southbridge campus, or entirely online.