General Business & Commerce Master’s Degrees
There are 815 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Business & Commerce. This degree is more popular with male students, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.5% of General Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 57,976 degrees were awarded toGeneral 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 (this page) | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 190 |
Earnings of General Business & Commerce Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in General Business & Commerce. About 55.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,443 |
| Women | 3,580 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,408 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 525 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 676 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 755 | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 261 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 286 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 1,083 | 13.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Business & Commerce Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 948 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree is Indiana University-Bloomington. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,530 people received their master'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.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,275 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 1,146 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,026 people received their master's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their master's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their master's degree in General Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 806 master'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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 781 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their master'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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 639 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 605 master'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 is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 586 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 552 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 548 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 500 master'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.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 453 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 428 master'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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 410 master'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.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for General Business & Commerce majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 387 master'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Business & Commerce. This school awarded 385 master's degrees in General Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
