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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

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

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

With 1,844 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general business/commerce is the #60 most popular major in California.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 California ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 California.

Our analysis found Saint Mary’s College of California to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. SMC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moraga.

About 37% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 63% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $659.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Saint Mary’s College of California

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California Baptist University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cal Baptist is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Riverside.

Women make up 47% of the general business majors at the school.

General Business majors at Cal Baptist take out an average of $32,471 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $592.

Full General Business/Commerce at California Baptist University Report

#3

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA

Out of the 11 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Redlands landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Redlands.

Of the 142 students majoring in general business at University of Redlands, 53% are male and 47% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at University of Redlands accumulate an average of around $36,428 in student debt.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Redlands Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at DeVry University - California helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in California. Located in the city of Pomona, DeVry University - California is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 42% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 58% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at DeVry University - California take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $44,433.

Full General Business/Commerce at DeVry University - California Report

#5

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA

Out of the 11 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Union College landed the # 5 spot on the list. PUC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Angwin.

About 45% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 55% are male.

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Azusa Pacific University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa.

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#7

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA

With a ranking of #7, La Sierra University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Riverside, La Sierra is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Loyola Marymount University Report

#9

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA

Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Mount Saint Mary’s University

With a ranking of #9, Northwestern Polytechnic University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Northwestern Polytechnic University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Northwestern Polytechnic University Report

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2,158
Oregon 645
Nevada 312
Hawaii 28

General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

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.

  • 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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