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

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

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree 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.

The Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio.

Our analysis found Wright State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 69 students majoring in general business at Wright State University - Main Campus, 48% are male and 52% are female.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Wright State University - Main Campus take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,589.

Full General Business/Commerce at Wright State University - Main Campus Report

#2

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central State University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Central State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Wilberforce.

About 49% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 51% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Central State University accumulate an average of around $37,900 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $145.

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#3

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ashland University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland.

Women make up 53% of the general business majors at the school.

General Business majors at Ashland take out an average of $29,890 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wright State University - Lake Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University - Lake Campus is a public college with a small student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 48% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Wright State University - Lake Campus take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,589.

Full General Business/Commerce at Wright State University - Lake Campus Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 24% of the general business majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at BGSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,367.

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#6

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH

With a ranking of #6, Wittenberg 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 small city of Springfield, Wittenberg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 88% are male.

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Ohio State University - Newark Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a small public school located in the small suburb of Newark.

Of the 11 students majoring in general business at Ohio State University - Newark Campus, 73% are male and 27% are female.

On average, general business graduates from Ohio State University - Newark Campus take out $21,692 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH

University of Rio Grande landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the rural area of Rio Grande, University of Rio Grande is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 45% of the general business majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #9, Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Mansfield.

Women make up 22% of the general business majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus carry an average student debt load of $21,692.

Full General Business/Commerce at Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus Report

#9

Defiance College

Defiance, OH

Defiance College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Defiance College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Defiance.

Of the 9 students majoring in general business at Defiance College, 89% are male and 11% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Defiance College carry an average student debt load of $22,018.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Colleges 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

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 19 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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