by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Mississippi 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 478 associate degrees in general business/commerce during the 2022-2023 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 school'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.
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 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 Mississippi.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general business/commerce students seeking a an associate degree.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
It is difficult to beat Holmes Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the remote area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the general business program report average early career wages of $27,012.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Holmes Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to look into Itawamba Community College. Located in the rural area of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the general business program make an average of $24,813 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Itawamba Community CollegeExplore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 569 |
| 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 | 478 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 296 |
| Marketing | 131 |
| Accounting | 120 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 95 |
| Hospitality Management | 23 |
| Real Estate | 12 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 2 |
| Construction Management | 2 |
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