General Business & Commerce Doctor’s Degrees
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Business & Commerce. This degree is more popular with male students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.8% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,976 people earned theirGeneral Business & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Business & Commerce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,541 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 190 |
Earnings of General Business & Commerce Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,182 |
| 4 years | $62,451 |
| 5 years | $70,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Business & Commerce majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in General Business & Commerce. About 53.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 16.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 58 | 35.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,530 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,275 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,146 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,026 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 886 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 806 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 781 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 757 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 639 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 605 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 500 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 453 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 428 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 410 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 385 doctor's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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