by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 350 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 combination of different 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.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general business/commerce needs to take a look at Mesa Community College. Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Mesa Community College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Chandler-Gilbert Community College
It is hard to beat Pima Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.
Associate students who receive their degree from the general business program earn about $31,107 for their early career.
More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Pima Community College
It's difficult to beat Rio Salado College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Rio Salado College is a large public college located in the city of Tempe.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Rio Salado College
Phoenix College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Phoenix College
Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Yavapai 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 | 350 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 4,015 |
| Accounting | 163 |
| Human Resource Management | 129 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
| Marketing | 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 14 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 11 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 10 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4 |
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