by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 366 associate degrees in general business/commerce to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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 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 Tennessee.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Cumberland University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. CU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lebanon.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cumberland University
It's hard to beat Bethel University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the town of McKenzie, Bethel is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Bethel University
Explore 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 |
| 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 | 366 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 665 |
| Accounting | 64 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 60 |
| Hospitality Management | 21 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 |
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