Alabama Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
17 colleges · 337 sections · 32 unique courses · Fall 2026
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Alabama community colleges, and the most flexible — graduates step into operations and management roles at small businesses, transfer to four-year business schools, or use the degree as a foundation for an MBA. Across 17 ACCS institutions, this term's 337 sections cover management, marketing, finance, accounting, and economics — the same core curriculum a four-year business school would expect in years 1 and 2.
The associate degree typically takes two years full-time and articulates cleanly to most Alabama four-year business programs, so students can complete the first half of a BBA at community college tuition rates before transferring. Compare colleges below by award counts, online section availability, and graduate earnings to find the best fit.
Earnings & outcomes for Business Administration graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5202 — Business Administration, Management and Operations. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Business Administration
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 85 | 16 | 41 | 346 | — |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | 49 | 19 | 41 | 48 | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | 33 | 11 | 26 | 132 | $36,925 |
| Shelton State Community College | 33 | 14 | 26 | 12 | — |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | 30 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Enterprise State Community College | 20 | 12 | 18 | 17 | — |
| Central Alabama Community College | 19 | 10 | 15 | 20 | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | 15 | 11 | 5 | 69 | — |
| Bishop State Community College | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Southern Union State Community College | 10 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| Bevill State Community College | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | — |
| Snead State Community College | 6 | 2 | 4 | 55 | — |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Lawson State Community College | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 | — |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | — |
| Gadsden State Community College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Reid State Technical College | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 17 colleges in Alabama this term (337 sections total).
Delivery format
- online228 (68%)
- in person94 (28%)
- hybrid15 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)86
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)28
- Evening (5 PM and after)6
- Asynchronous / TBA217
Start dates
Sections begin on 14 distinct dates. 29 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 90 distinct instructors across 17 colleges.
Common Business Administration courses
- ECO 231PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(69 sections)
- ECO 232PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS(49 sections)
- BUS 241PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I(39 sections)
- BUS 263LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS(25 sections)
- BUS 242PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II(24 sections)
- BUS 100INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS(20 sections)
- BUS 271BUSINESS STATISTICS I(19 sections)
- BUS 215BUSINESS COMMUNICATION(16 sections)
- BUS 275PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT(11 sections)
- BUS 285PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING(9 sections)
- BUS 272BUSINESS STATISTICS II(8 sections)
- BUS 146PERSONAL FINANCE(6 sections)
Career outlook for Business Administration graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Alabama’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Alabama's typical pay is about 6% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I get an associate in business or transfer to a four-year school first?
- For most students, completing the associate first is cheaper — Alabama community college tuition is a fraction of four-year tuition, and the first two years of a BBA are largely general-education and intro business courses that transfer 1:1. The exception is students aiming for elite business schools that prefer freshmen admits.
- What jobs can I get with an associate in business?
- Office manager, assistant manager, sales representative, account coordinator, bookkeeper, and administrative supervisor are common entry points. Many graduates use the degree to formalize an existing role they were promoted into — companies often cover or reimburse the associate's tuition for employees moving from hourly to salaried positions.
- Does business credit transfer to a Alabama four-year university?
- Yes. Most ACCS business associate programs are articulated to the major state university business school under a guaranteed-transfer agreement. Compare colleges below — some have stronger transfer partnerships than others, and the right college can save you a full semester at four-year tuition rates.
- How long does an associate in business take?
- Two years full-time (4 semesters of 15 credits each), or three to four years part-time. Many Alabama programs offer evening and online sections specifically for working students completing the degree alongside a full-time job.
Compare Business Administration programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Alabama’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Alabama
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.