by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,266 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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.
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 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 California.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Cosumnes River College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce. Cosumnes River is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cosumnes River College
It's difficult to beat City College of San Francisco if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. City College of San Francisco is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from City College of San Francisco
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to take a look at Cabrillo College. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cabrillo College
It is difficult to beat Merced College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Merced.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Merced College
Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Riverside.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Riverside City College
Located in the small city of Palm Desert, College of the Desert is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of the Desert
Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from American River College
Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Walnut.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Mt. San Antonio College
Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Sacramento City College
Sierra College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Rocklin.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Sierra College
Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 147 | 44 |
| Washington | 131 | 1,728 |
| Nevada | 112 | 155 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 16 |
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 | 1,266 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 18,298 |
| Accounting | 1,665 |
| Real Estate | 398 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 392 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 264 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 233 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 186 |
| Hospitality Management | 176 |
| Construction Management | 56 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 40 |
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