by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 36 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,591 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 various 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 complete 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to check out New York University. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from New York University
Montgomery College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
General Business/Commerce associate degree recipients from Montgomery College earn a boost of about $3,911 above the average earnings of general business/commerce majors.
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Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to look into Strayer University - Global Region. Strayer University - Global Region is a large private for-profit university located in the city of Washington.
Associate recipients from the general business/commerce major at Strayer University - Global Region earn $2,467 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Anne Arundel Community College is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce. AACC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Anne Arundel Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to check out SUNY Empire State College. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public college located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.
Associate recipients from the general business/commerce degree program at SUNY Empire State College get $8,387 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the general business program report average early career wages of $29,544.
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Located in the midsize suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a small student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the general business program make about $30,270 in the first couple years of their career.
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Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blue Bell.
Soon after graduation, general business associate recipients typically make an average of $34,243 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a small student population.
After graduation, general business associate recipients generally make about $33,332 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of Southern Maryland
Located in the large city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of Staten Island CUNY
Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 915 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 585 |
| Maryland | 126 | 1,373 |
| Delaware | 60 | 48 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 310 |
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 | 3,591 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 9,334 |
| Accounting | 1,833 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 962 |
| Hospitality Management | 719 |
| Management Information Systems | 344 |
| Marketing | 331 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 290 |
| Human Resource Management | 257 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 120 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57 |
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