by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general sales & marketing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 88 associate degrees in general sales & marketing to qualified students.
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The sales & marketing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality sales & marketing 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 sales & marketing students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Sales & Marketing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general sales & marketing students seeking a an associate degree.
Greenville Technical College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in general sales & marketing. GTC is a large public college located in the small city of Greenville.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the sales & marketing program earn an average of $27,524 for their early career.
More information about a associate in general sales & marketing from Greenville Technical College
It is difficult to beat Gadsden State Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general sales & marketing. Located in the small city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general sales & marketing from Gadsden State Community College
Midlands Technical College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general sales & marketing. Located in the large suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the sales & marketing program earn around $28,150 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in general sales & marketing from Midlands Technical CollegeExplore the best general sales & marketing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 121 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 87 |
| Alabama | 69 | 3 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, General Sales & Marketing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 82 |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 9,181 |
| General Business/Commerce | 3,563 |
| Accounting | 2,095 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 898 |
| Hospitality Management | 406 |
| Marketing | 342 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 90 |
| Management Information Systems | 89 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 77 |
| Human Resource Management | 74 |
