General Business & Commerce Basic Certificates
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in General Business & Commerce. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,976 students 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 | 190 |
Earnings of General Business & Commerce Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,683 |
| Women | 2,528 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,991 | 47.3% |
| Asian | 197 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,137 | 27.0% |
| Black or African American | 482 | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 129 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 58 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 948 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Business & Commerce students seeking a basic certificate is Indiana University-Bloomington. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,530 people received their basic certificate 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.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,275 basic certificates 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,146 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,026 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 886 basic certificates 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 Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 806 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 781 basic certificates 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.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 639 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 605 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 586 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 548 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 500 basic certificates 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.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 453 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 428 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their basic certificate 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.
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.