Master’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
In 2018-2019, 9,486 earned their master's degree in general business. This makes it the 3rd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general business. About 59.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,665 |
| Women | 3,821 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 692 |
| Black or African American | 771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 529 |
| White | 5,180 |
| International Students | 1,586 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 728 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,167 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Northwestern. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 1,100 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IU Bloomington. Of these students, 28% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 653 people received their master's degree in general business from MIT. Of these students, 37% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,350 per year.
The general business program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 306 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 68,400 attend the school each year. 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 227 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mercer University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,422 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Mercer. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,578 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 175 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at University of Virginia. Of these students, 37% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bethel University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,034 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 175 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Bethel. About 73% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,519 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,108 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 167 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UW - Whitewater. Of these students, 42% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 61% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 162 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UMSL. Of these students, 48% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 161 people received their master's degree in general business from Maryville U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Drexel University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 156 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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 154 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Post University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 151 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Post University. Of these students, 46% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in general business from UofL. About 39% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 21,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 150 people received their master's degree in general business from Northeastern. Of these students, 47% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 41,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 150 people received their master's degree in general business from Florida State. Of these students, 33% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
The general business program at University of Denver awarded 147 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,933 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 144 people received their master's degree in general business from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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