by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general business/commerce. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,160 associate degrees in general business/commerce during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The general business associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree.
The general business school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in California.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to take a look at Mt. San Antonio College. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the general business program earn around $29,558 for their early career.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Mt. San Antonio College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to look into Riverside City College. Riverside City College is a large public college located in the city of Riverside.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Riverside City College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to check out American River College. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from American River College
Glendale Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. GCC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Glendale.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Glendale Community College
Victor Valley College is a large public college located in the suburb of Victorville.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the general business program make around $26,888 in the first couple years of their career.
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Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Antelope Valley College
Located in the small city of Palm Desert, College of the Desert is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of the Desert
Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Ventura College
Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cerritos College
Reedley College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Reedley.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Reedley College
Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 147 | 44 |
| Washington | 131 | 1,728 |
| Nevada | 112 | 155 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 16 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, General Business/Commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 1,160 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 19,088 |
| Accounting | 1,723 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 444 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 292 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 240 |
| Real Estate | 230 |
| Hospitality Management | 181 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 155 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| Human Resource Management | 35 |
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