General Business & Commerce Associate Degrees
A associate degree in General Business & Commerce is offered at 815 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in General Business & Commerce. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,976 people earned theirGeneral Business & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General 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 General 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 General Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 General Business & Commerce students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 56.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,659 |
| Women | 10,048 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,702 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 1,102 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,263 | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,668 | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 129 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 639 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 535 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 624 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a associate degree in General 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 General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3,530 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,275 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,026 associate degrees in General 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.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,005 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their associate degree in General 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 806 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 781 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General 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 General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their associate degree in General 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 General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 639 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General 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 General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 552 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General 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 General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 548 associate degrees in General 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.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 453 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 410 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 387 associate degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to 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 General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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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