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Business & Commerce Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 2,099 students earned their General Business degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Business & Commerce is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Massachusetts

General Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,377
Master’s Degree 378
Associate Degree 300
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a general business major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general business majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.0%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Massachusetts

There are 179,880 people in the state and 5,325,510 people in the nation working in general business jobs.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Massachusetts

General Business grads earn an average of $111,340 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,021 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Graduates earn an average $43,458 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $19,583.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,141 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#5

Nichols College

Dudley
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,951. 35% of the teachers are full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,037 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Bristol grads earn an average salary of $27,548. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

Business & Commerce Careers in MA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Management Analysts 15% $95,080
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
Cost Estimators 11% $72,520
Construction Managers 10% $102,410
Administrative Services Managers 9% $101,250
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Sales Managers 7% $130,900
Managers 7% $120,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,260
Industrial Production Managers 2% $118,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general business.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 11,109
Management Sciences & Methods 3,311
Finance & Financial Management 2,157
Accounting 1,929
Marketing 1,663
International Business 611
Hospitality Management 372
Human Resource Management 311

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