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2023 Best Business & Commerce Schools in Washington

11 Colleges
$43,915 Avg Salary
$19,881 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 5th in Washington. In fact, 2,158 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Business & Commerce Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges.

Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Schools

#1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Our 2023 rankings named Gonzaga University the best school in Washington for general business/commerce students. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

On average, general business graduates from Gonzaga take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $632.

Full General Business/Commerce at Gonzaga University Report

#2

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Seattle University is a great place for general business/commerce students. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

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Out of the 11 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Pacific University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at SPU accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $242.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tacoma Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Tacoma Community College accumulate an average of around $10,410 in student debt.

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#5

Clark College

Vancouver, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clark College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Clark College take out is $10,500.

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#6

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

Olympic College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Bremerton, OC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, general business graduates from OC take out $5,999 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Columbia Basin College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general business/commerce programs. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Pasco.

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#8

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

Walla Walla University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general business/commerce programs. Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of College Place.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Walla Walla U carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full General Business/Commerce at Walla Walla University Report

Spokane Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA

Yakima Valley College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general business/commerce programs. YVC is a small public school located in the small city of Yakima.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,844
Oregon 645
Nevada 312
Hawaii 28

One of 21 majors within the area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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