General Business & Commerce Doctor’s Degrees
There are 815 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Business & Commerce. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.8% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,976 people 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 | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 190 |
Earnings of General Business & Commerce Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 16.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 58 | 35.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,530 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,275 doctor'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.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,026 doctor'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.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 1,005 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their doctor'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 Central Florida is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 806 people received their doctor'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.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 757 doctor'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 is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their doctor'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.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 586 doctor'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-Georgia is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 500 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 428 doctor'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 Missouri-St Louis is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 410 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 385 doctor'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.
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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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