Bachelor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25,818 students earned their bachelor's degree in general business. This makes it the 6th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,818 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,723 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,486 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,657 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,017 |
| Graduate Certificate | 492 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 258 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in general business is $39,500. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,700 and the high is $46,050.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in general business is $26,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,147 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,500.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $270.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in general business. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13,579 |
| Women | 12,239 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,365 |
| Black or African American | 3,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,544 |
| White | 14,968 |
| International Students | 1,905 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,741 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 420 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general business students seekinga bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,501 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2,026 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from IU Bloomington. About 38% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 21,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,793 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 900 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Northeastern. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Empire State College. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 744 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from SUNY Empire. About 61% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 29,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,264 per year.
The general business program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 741 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 68,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 602 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UCF. About 38% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 555 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IUPUI. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 526 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UO. Of these students, 38% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Roughly 51,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
The general business program at New York University awarded 409 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Strayer University - Virginia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 404 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Strayer University - Virginia. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Strayer University - Global Region is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 381 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Strayer University - Global Region. Of these students, 65% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Gwinnett College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 373 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Georgia Gwinnett College. About 54% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 30,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,177 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,701 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 372 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at VCU. Of these students, 38% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Georgia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Strayer University - Georgia. About 77% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,079 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,007 per year.
The general business program at University of Missouri - St Louis awarded 365 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lindenwood University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year.
The general business program at Lindenwood University awarded 363 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 353 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Bellevue University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Columbia College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,602 per year.
The general business program at Columbia College awarded 339 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 29,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,011 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,055 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 319 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UK. About 42% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gonzaga University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,672 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Gonzaga. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sam Houston State University. Roughly 21,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 313 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at SHSU. Of these students, 51% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
General Business Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 25,818 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 172,408 |
| Accounting | 53,997 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 46,736 |
| Marketing | 44,258 |
| Human Resource Management | 11,757 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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