by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 322 associate degrees in general business/commerce to qualified students.
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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 school'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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools 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 Arizona.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
It is difficult to beat Rio Salado College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Rio Salado College
It is difficult to beat Phoenix College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Phoenix College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to check out Mesa Community College. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Mesa Community College
It's difficult to beat Pima Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Tucson.
Students who graduate with their associate from the general business program report average early career income of $27,485.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Pima Community College
Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Glendale Community College
AWC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Yuma.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Arizona Western College
Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 2,994 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 112 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 350 |
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 | 322 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,198 |
| Accounting | 264 |
| Human Resource Management | 92 |
| Hospitality Management | 35 |
| Marketing | 29 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 15 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 14 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 10 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 6 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4 |
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