2023 Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce School for You
In 2020-2021, 581 degrees and certificates were awarded to general business/commerce students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #56 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Ohio
The following schools top our list of the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges.
Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Schools
Our analysis found Miami University - Oxford to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio list. Located in the small suburb of Lima, Rhodes State College is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Rhodes State College take out is $10,936.
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Out of the 33 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC Clermont College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Batavia.
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Out of the 33 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Wittenberg University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Edison State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio list. Edison Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Piqua.
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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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DeVry University - Ohio landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general business/commerce programs. DeVry University - Ohio is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at DeVry University - Ohio take out is $49,482.
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Ashland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio ranking. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland.
After completing their degree, general business graduates from Ashland carry an average student debtload of $28,538.
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Wright State University - Lake Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University - Lake Campus is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Wright State University - Lake Campus take out is $24,859.
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Muskingum University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Schools in Ohio list. Located in the distant town of New Concord, Muskingum is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,060 |
| Illinois | 877 |
| Indiana | 5,774 |
| Wisconsin | 529 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to General Business
General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to General Business
| 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 25 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).
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