Business & Commerce Associate Degrees
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Business & Commerce.
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Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,976 people earned theirBusiness & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business & Commerce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,541 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 17,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 190 |
Earnings of Business & Commerce Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,182 |
| 4 years | $62,451 |
| 5 years | $70,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Business & Commerce students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Business & Commerce Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a associate degree in Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,530 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,275 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,146 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,026 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 806 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 639 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 586 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 552 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 500 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 453 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 428 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their associate degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 387 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 385 associate degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Business & Commerce Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Business & Commerce that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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