by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,292 associate degrees in general business/commerce to qualified students.
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Your choice of general business/commerce for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general business program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Montgomery College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce. Montgomery College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Rockville.
Soon after graduating, general business associate recipients generally earn around $29,449 in the first five years of their career.
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It is hard to beat College of Southern Maryland if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. CSM is a small public college located in the rural area of La Plata.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of Southern Maryland
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to take a look at Prince George's Community College. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Prince George’s Community College
Hagerstown Community College is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce. HCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Hagerstown.
General Business/Commerce associate degree recipients from Hagerstown Community College earn a boost of about $4,771 above the average earnings of general business/commerce majors.
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Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Harford Community College
Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Anne Arundel Community College
CCBC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
Soon after graduating, general business associate recipients usually make around $36,801 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Howard Community College
Located in the small city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the general business program state that they receive average early career income of $33,619.
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Carroll Community College is a small public college located in the fringe town of Westminster.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Carroll Community College
Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 915 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 585 |
| Delaware | 60 | 48 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 310 |
General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 1,292 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 271 |
| Management Information Systems | 254 |
| Accounting | 162 |
| Hospitality Management | 49 |
| Marketing | 15 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 |
| Construction Management | 5 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 3 |
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