Bachelor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
In 2018-2019, 25,818 bachelor's degrees were awarded to general business majors. 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
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general business majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general business majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2,026 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IU Bloomington. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Northeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 900 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Northeastern. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
SUNY Empire State College is the 3rd 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 $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 744 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at SUNY Empire. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 741 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Mizzou. Of these students, 36% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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.
The general business program at University of Central Florida awarded 602 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. 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.
The general business program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 555 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 526 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UO. About 38% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 409 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from NYU. Of these students, 43% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Virginia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 404 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Virginia. Of these students, 66% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - Global Region comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 381 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Global Region. About 65% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Gwinnett College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 373 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Georgia Gwinnett College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
The general business program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 372 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Strayer University - Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 367 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Georgia. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 365 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UMSL. About 41% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lindenwood University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 363 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Lindenwood University. About 51% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellevue University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
The general business program at Bellevue University awarded 353 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 339 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 55% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 319 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UK. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Gonzaga University is the 19th 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 $44,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,672 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 318 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Gonzaga. Of these students, 43% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sam Houston State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. 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.
The general business program at Sam Houston State University awarded 313 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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