Bachelor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,331 people earned their bachelor's degree in general business. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,331 |
| Associate Degree | 17,216 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,096 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,487 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,474 |
| Graduate Certificate | 368 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 232 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in general business is $47,842. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,346 to a high of $55,431.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in general business is $19,374. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $29,871 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,385.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $231.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general business. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,356 |
| Women | 11,975 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,599 |
| Black or African American | 3,460 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,053 |
| White | 14,047 |
| International Students | 1,323 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,849 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 398 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,053 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 34% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Northeastern. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at Northeastern University make a median salary of 47,842.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 676 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Mizzou. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 47,842.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UCF. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 47,842.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 63% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Empire graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from IUPUI. About 36% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UO. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
New York University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from NYU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at New York University make a median salary of 47,842.
Georgia Gwinnett College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Georgia Gwinnett College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that Georgia Gwinnett College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at Columbia College make a median salary of 47,842.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UMSL. Of these students, 42% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMSL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
University of Kentucky is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UK. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from USF Tampa. About 49% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from MSU Bozeman. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Data shows that MSU Bozeman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,842.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UMKC. Of these students, 50% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at University of Missouri - Kansas City make a median salary of 47,842.
Gonzaga University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Gonzaga. Of these students, 39% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in general business at Gonzaga University make a median salary of 47,842.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 11,863 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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