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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

25 Colleges
$43,362 Avg Salary
$31,061 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You

General Business/Commerce is the #16 most popular major in the country with 56,042 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.

Check out the general business bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Oregon the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. UO is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.

About 34% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 66% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at UO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,509. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $525, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Out of the 25 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane.

Of the 272 students majoring in general business at Gonzaga, 62% are male and 38% are female.

General Business majors at Gonzaga take out an average of $20,997 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $632, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Business/Commerce at Gonzaga University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s College of California is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 37% of the general business majors at the school.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $659, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Business/Commerce at Saint Mary’s College of California Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nevada - Reno helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in the Far Western US Region . UNR is a very large public school located in the city of Reno.

Women make up 37% of the general business majors at the school.

General Business majors at UNR take out an average of $19,542 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $399, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Nevada - Reno Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means California Baptist University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 156 students majoring in general business at Cal Baptist, 53% are male and 47% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Cal Baptist carry an average student debt load of $32,471. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $592.

Full General Business/Commerce at California Baptist University Report

#6

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA

University of Redlands came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 47% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 53% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at University of Redlands take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $36,428.

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Western Oregon University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the fringe town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 43% of the general business majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Western Oregon State College accumulate an average of around $21,765 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $248.

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Seattle Pacific University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 66 students majoring in general business at SPU, 48% are male and 52% are female.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $242.

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DeVry University - California came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pomona.

Women make up 42% of the general business majors at the school.

General Business majors at DeVry University - California take out an average of $44,433 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Business/Commerce at DeVry University - California Report

#10

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

Walla Walla University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of College Place.

Of the 21 students majoring in general business at Walla Walla U, 43% are male and 57% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Walla Walla U carry an average student debt load of $24,985.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State

Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 1,844
Washington 2,158
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 25 schools only.

  • 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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