by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 569 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for general business/commerce students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general business/commerce students seeking a an associate degree.
SOWELA Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from SOWELA Technical Community College
South Louisiana Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, general business associate recipients typically earn about $24,481 in their early careers.
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Baton Rouge Community College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, BRCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Those general business/commerce students who get their associate degree from Baton Rouge Community College receive $3,261 more than the average general business graduate.
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It's difficult to beat Delgado Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a large student population.
General Business/Commerce associate degree recipients from Delgado Community College earn a boost of approximately $6,446 over the average earnings of general business/commerce majors.
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Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
General Business/Commerce associate degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College get an earnings boost of around $3,416 above the typical income of general business/commerce graduates.
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Nunez Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Chalmette.
Associate students who receive their degree from the general business program earn an average of $25,839 for their early career.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Nunez Community College
LDCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Monroe.
Students who graduate with their associate from the general business program state that they receive average early career income of $18,887.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Louisiana Delta Community CollegeExplore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 434 |
| Georgia | 121 | 479 |
| Florida | 121 | 43 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 104 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 419 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 193 |
| Virginia | 97 | 313 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 338 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 66 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 364 |
| Alabama | 69 | 61 |
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 | 569 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 119 |
| Accounting | 91 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 80 |
| Construction Management | 59 |
| Hospitality Management | 13 |
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