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By the Numbers Associate's Degrees in Business

Credits needed to graduate:	90
Number of major/concentration classes:	6
Number of core classes:	8
Number of elective classes:	6
Hours in class per week:	10
Time to complete program:	1 - 2 years
Cost per class:	$227
Cost per program:	$4,544
Salary of an associate's-level business job:	$33,840

Note: All numbers are averages.
Sources: Data from schools listed on AllBusinessSchools.com, May 2007; Payscale.com

What does an Associate's Degree in Business Entail?

An associate's degree in business equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to begin building a career in business or to prepare for completion of a bachelor's degree. Open to individuals at a variety of experience levels, associate's business degree programs typically offer classes on-campus and online to suit the schedules of working students.

Associate's business degree programs generally cover business management and technology, communication, computer operations, legal and ethical issues, and core business subjects such as accounting, economics and marketing. Most business associate's programs also leave room for elective courses, such as math, psychology and writing, to meet various general studies requirements.

Along with providing a solid general business education, many colleges and institutes incorporate the practical application of skills into their associate's degree in business programs. Students graduate with both a portfolio of knowledge and the sharpened problem-solving and decision-making skills that prepare them for real-world business situations.

With a business associate's degree, students qualify for entry-level positions in multiple industries. The highly marketable skills you will acquire through your associate's education will serve as the foundation for advanced professional opportunities and a prosperous future in your field of choice.

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Walden University

Walden University has unique and flexible online delivery models, world-class faculty and customizable programs which are all geared to help adult learners achieve their career goals.

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Kaplan University

Whether you're looking to change or advance your career, Kaplan University will help you get there. Online flexibility, reduced costs, and financial aid assistance make Kaplan a smart choice for working adults.

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Liberty University

With Liberty University Online, you can fit your education around your life. This means that you can earn an accelerated, accredited degree when and where you are-–no night classes, no commuting. It's simple, flexible and of course, Christian.