Doctor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
In 2020-2021, 247 earned their doctor's degree in general business. This makes it the 4th 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 | 24,850 |
| Associate Degree | 17,867 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,488 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,748 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,440 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in general business is $77,673. 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 $71,023 and the high is $84,322.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general business students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general business. About 60.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UMGC. About 54% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The general business program at Drexel University awarded 29 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Georgia State. About 45% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UNT.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at MIT. About 28% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UMCP. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UW - Madison. About 36% of this group were women, and 7% 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general business from The Graduate Center.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Virginia Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UChicago. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th 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 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Pace University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at URI.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The general business program at Emory University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The general business program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Tulane.
University of Houston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UH. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at DU.
Florida State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 43,500 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Florida State.
University of Kansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at KU.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The general business program at University of Kentucky awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
General Business Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 247 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,764 |
| Human Resource Management | 278 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 127 |
| Other Business & Marketing | 59 |
| Management Information Systems | 55 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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