Many people dream of opening their own small businesses, but in reality, few people succeed in doing so. An online Associate's degree in Small Business Management may provide the competitive edge you need to place your small business venture above the fray. These accredited, fully online programs allow you to maintain your daily responsibilities and current scheduling while building upon the professional skills you'll need to manage your own small business. In this ranking, we explore the top 5 Small Business Associate's degree online programs.
Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:
Under $26,000—1point
Under $12,500—2 point
Under $10,000—3 points
Under $7,500—4 points
Under $5,000—5 points
Customization Options
Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, Accelerated, Degree Completion, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option
Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option (5-point cap)
Wow Factor
1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
Ranking the Top Associates in Small Business Management Degrees OnlineTo compile this ranking, our editors began with an initial pool of over 35 online Associate's Degrees in Small Business Management programs offered by colleges across the US. We then narrowed the pool to include only those schools that were below $35,000 (out-of-state) tuition per year. Finally, we applied the rating and ranking methodology above, and the result was the ranking you see below of the top 5 online programs for an Associate's degree in Small Business Management. We used affordability to break any ties, listing the more affordable program higher in the ranking.
