by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 19 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 775 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. 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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general business/commerce students seeking a an associate degree.
Columbia College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Columbia College
It's difficult to beat Southeast Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Southeast Tech is a small public college located in the city of Sioux Falls.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Southeast Technical College
It is hard to beat Rochester Community and Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Rochester Community and Technical College
It is difficult to beat Minnesota State Community and Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from North Hennepin Community College
Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Normandale Community College
Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Southeast Community College Area
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Saint Paul College
Northland Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Thief River Falls.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Northland Community and Technical College
St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public college located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from St Cloud Technical and Community College
Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 390 |
| Kansas | 275 | 96 |
| Missouri | 210 | 262 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 16 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 99 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 14 |
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