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24,850 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 398 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in general business. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.3% of general business graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Business Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24,850 students earned their bachelor's degree in general business. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

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 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

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

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 13,079
Women 11,771
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general business bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,211
Black or African American 3,561
Hispanic or Latino 2,843
White 13,808
International Students 1,566
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,861
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There are 398 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
2,053 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general business students seekinga bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. 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 2,053 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#2

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
880 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 880 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Northeastern. Of these students, 47% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
676 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 676 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Mizzou. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
645 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th 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 71,800 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 645 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UCF. About 39% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
592 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Strayer University - Global Region comes in at #5 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 2020-2021 academic year, 592 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Global Region. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#6

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
572 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 572 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 38% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
544 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Empire State College. Roughly 10,700 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 544 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 61% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

475 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 475 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IUPUI. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
465 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. The general business program at University of Oregon awarded 465 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
413 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Strayer University - Virginia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 4,700 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 2020-2021 academic year, 413 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Strayer University - Virginia. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#11

New York University

New York, New York
402 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The general business program at New York University awarded 402 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
379 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Gwinnett College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 379 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Georgia Gwinnett College. About 52% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
370 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Strayer University - Georgia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The general business program at Strayer University - Georgia awarded 370 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#14

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
369 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 369 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#15

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
331 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. The general business program at University of Missouri - St Louis awarded 331 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
324 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 324 people received their bachelor's degree in general business from UK. About 45% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

294 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The general business program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 294 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#18

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
282 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general business. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 282 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at MSU Bozeman. About 35% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
276 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,579 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,152 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 276 bachelor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UMKC. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
272 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gonzaga University. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,499 per year. The general business program at Gonzaga University awarded 272 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

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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