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Business & Commerce Schools in Pennsylvania

2,432 students earned General Business degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Business & Commerce is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,093
Associate Degree 915
Master’s Degree 298
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Pennsylvania

184,840 people in the state and 5,325,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general business.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Pennsylvania

General Business grads earn an average of $107,420 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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

754 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,530. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,190 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,298. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,598 a year.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

A typical student attending Northampton Community College will pay a net price of $9,162. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at St. Joe's will pay a net price of $33,492.

#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,384. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Business & Commerce Careers in PA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Management Analysts 11% $81,560
Cost Estimators 11% $64,390
Social and Community Service Managers 9% $61,210
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $104,600
Construction Managers 9% $96,010
Administrative Services Managers 9% $99,540
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620
Sales Managers 7% $141,240
Managers 3% $116,820
Industrial Production Managers 3% $102,380
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 10,541
Finance & Financial Management 3,966
Accounting 3,659
Management Sciences & Methods 3,098
Marketing 2,594
Human Resource Management 1,810
Hospitality Management 550
Entrepreneurial Studies 538

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