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Business Associate's Degrees

If you are eyeing office assistant and entry level positions in accounting and in the operations department of companies and businesses, then business associate degrees provided by colleges, universities and online educational institutions will suffice. More often than not, people who get associate degree courses in business after high school want to have a job immediately. You really do not have to worry about getting a job even if you only have a two-year associate business course under your belt because there are a lot of companies who are in need of efficient office staffs and assistants.

After getting business associate degrees, candidates can apply for entry-level jobs in the accounting, customer service, or human resources departments. If you are great with people and have secretarial experience, you can also apply as a receptionist or administrative assistant. If you are good with numbers, you can apply as accounting clerk or bookkeeper, but if you take pride in your fast typing skills, you can apply as word processing clerk, data encoder or typist.

You really cannot expect a high paying job if you are just starting out. However, after you have gained ample experience on the job, you can surely expect higher salary and promotion even if you only have an associate degree. Average salary of office staffs and assistants in the United States is around $41,000 a year.



Top Business Schools

      
  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Foundations of Business
    • A.A. in Accounting
    • B.S. in Business/Service Sector
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    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College.

    Programs

    • AS - Business Administration
    • AS - Accounting Specialist
    • BS - Business Administration
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    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
    Virginia College
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  • Ashford University

    Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

    Programs

    • AA/Business
    • BA/Business Administration - Business Management
    • BA/Organizational Management - Management
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    Location: Online

    Ashford University
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration - Business
    • AAS in Business Administration - Small Business Management
    • AAS in Business Administration - Information Processing
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    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • Baker College Online

    Earn a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate for less at Baker College Online.

    Programs

    • Associate of Business - Management
    • Associate of Business Administration - General Business
    • Associate of Business Administration - Marketing
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    Location:
    Lisle: 550 Warrenville Rd, Suite 101, Lisle IL 60532
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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

    Programs

    • Business (Associate's)
    • Accounting (Associate's)
    • Business (Bachelor's)
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    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
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  • American InterContinental University Online

    Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.

    Programs

    • Associate's of Business Administration
    • Associate's (AABA) - Information Systems
    • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Management
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    Location:
    Hoffman Estates: 5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates IL 60192
    American InterContinental University Online
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  • Liberty University

    We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

    Programs

    • AA in Business
    • AA in Accounting
    • BS in Business - Marketing
    • More...
    Location:
    Lynchburg: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg VA 24502
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  • Globe University/MSB

    Gain the tools you need for success at Globe University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Transportation Business
    • AAS in Business Administration
    • AAS in Management Accounting
    • More...

    Location: Online

    Globe University/MSB
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  • South University Online

    South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

    Programs

    • Business Administration (AS)
    Location:
    Savannah: 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah GA 31406-4805
    South University Online
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