by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 32 schools in the Far Western US Region 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 2,651 associate degrees in general business/commerce during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of general business/commerce for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general business program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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 the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general business/commerce.
Cosumnes River College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general business/commerce. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cosumnes River College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce has to take a look at City College of San Francisco. Located in the large city of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from City College of San Francisco
Cascadia College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in general business/commerce. Cascadia College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Bothell.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cascadia College
It's difficult to beat Everett Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general business/commerce. Everett Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Everett.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Everett Community College
Edmonds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lynnwood.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Edmonds Community College
Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Cabrillo College
Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Merced College
Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Riverside City College
College of the Desert is a large public college located in the city of Palm Desert.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from College of the Desert
BC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Bellevue.More information about a associate in general business/commerce from Bellevue College
Explore the best general business/commerce colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 1,160 |
| Oregon | 147 | 44 |
| Washington | 131 | 1,728 |
| Nevada | 112 | 155 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 16 |
General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 2,651 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 19,639 |
| Accounting | 2,224 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 474 |
| Real Estate | 417 |
| Hospitality Management | 344 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 283 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 252 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 190 |
| Marketing | 164 |
| Construction Management | 87 |
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