General Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Business & Commerce. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.6% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,976 students earned theirGeneral Business & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Business & Commerce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,541 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 190 |
Earnings of General Business & Commerce Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,182 |
| 4 years | $62,451 |
| 5 years | $70,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Business & Commerce majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,857 |
| Women | 12,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,306 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 1,755 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,219 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,533 | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,065 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 715 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 1,185 | 4.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3,530 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,275 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,026 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,005 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 806 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 757 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 605 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 586 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Georgia is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 552 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 410 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 387 bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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