Doctor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 258 students earned their doctor's degree in general business. This makes it the 5th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general business majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general business. About 55.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 60,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
The general business program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 46 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 46,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,219 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UH. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 38,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,900 per year.
The general business program at University of North Texas awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UChicago. Of these students, 35% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,450 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at MIT. Of these students, 38% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 41,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UMCP. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 41,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Florida State. About 44% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IU Bloomington. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year.
The general business program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Drexel University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,181 per year.
The general business program at Drexel University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 43,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UW - Madison. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UK.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,959 per year.
The general business program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 34,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 38% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Emory. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general business from VCU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pacific States University. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,120 per year.
The general business program at Pacific States University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,320 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Pace University. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 37,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
The general business program at Capella University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Mizzou.
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