Associate’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 60,528 students earned their associate's degree in business administration. This makes it the 1st most popular associate's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 172,408 |
| Master’s Degree | 128,188 |
| Associate’s Degree | 60,528 |
| Basic Certificate | 34,964 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6,490 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,604 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in business administration is $28,700. 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 $23,300 to a high of $32,700.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in business administration is $19,036. 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, $26,945 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,766.
The median monthly payment of a business administration graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $198.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in business administration. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27,762 |
| Women | 32,766 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5,026 |
| Black or African American | 7,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,437 |
| White | 26,240 |
| International Students | 2,403 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5,563 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 1,313 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business administration students seekingan associate's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 95,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,844 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 66% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 72,000 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 952 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,710 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 927 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in business administration. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 902 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Pasadena City College. About 43% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Coastline Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in business administration. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 875 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Coastline Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 50,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 833 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 44% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Houston Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 57,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 658 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Houston Community College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in business administration. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 565 people received their associate's degree in business administration from BMCC. Of these students, 59% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is LaGuardia Community College. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 552 people received their associate's degree in business administration from LaGuardia. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 104,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
The business administration program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 505 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 424 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University. About 55% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 34,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 406 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at CSN. About 57% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is De Anza College. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 393 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at De Anza College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is American InterContinental University - Online. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,941 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 388 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at AIU Online. Of these students, 74% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 387 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 50% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Chaffey College. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 384 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Chaffey College. About 53% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fullerton College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in business administration. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Fullerton College awarded 381 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Orange Coast College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in business administration. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 358 associate's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Orange Coast College. Of these students, 40% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in business administration. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Queensborough Community College awarded 344 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Citrus College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in business administration. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 343 people received their associate's degree in business administration from Citrus College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Business Administration Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 56,632 |
| Office Administration | 1,810 |
| Interior Design Management | 739 |
| Supply Chain Management | 691 |
| Operations Management | 193 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
| Specialized Sales | 1,565 |
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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