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

22 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 #17 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 2,394 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Temple University to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

About 36% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 64% are male.

On average, general business graduates from Temple take out $30,771 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $408, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 25% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania accumulate an average of around $46,080 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $121.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington & Jefferson College is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Washington, W&J is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 39 students majoring in general business at W&J, 77% are male and 23% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.

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#4

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means La Salle University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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

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#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 22 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pennsylvania Report

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 48% of the general business majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Pitt Bradford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,439. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $258.

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University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg 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 #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Greensburg, Pitt Greensburg is a public college with a small student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 77% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Pitt Greensburg take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,439. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $258.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg Report

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in general business at Lehigh, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Full General Business/Commerce at Lehigh University Report

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public school with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 67% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Pitt Johnstown take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,439. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $258.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus 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 Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in general business at Pitt, 31% are male and 69% are female.

General Business majors at Pitt take out an average of $24,439 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 $258.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,314
Maryland 2,294
New Jersey 676
District of Columbia 1,002
Delaware 64

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

Majors Similar 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 22 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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