Master’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,488 earned their master's degree in general business. This makes it the 5th 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general business students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general business. About 58.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,962 |
| Women | 3,526 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 512 |
| Black or African American | 725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 567 |
| White | 4,596 |
| International Students | 1,506 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 582 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington 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 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 873 people received their master's degree in general business from IU Bloomington. About 28% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Campbellsville University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. The general business program at Campbellsville University awarded 761 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 0% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 312 people received their master's degree in general business from Johns Hopkins. About 54% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 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 245 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 people received their master's degree in general business from Texas Tech. Of these students, 43% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 people received their master's degree in general business from Maryville U. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. The general business program at Northern Kentucky University awarded 210 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Post University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 13,800 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. The general business program at Post University awarded 202 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% 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. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,519 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 people received their master's degree in general business from UW - Whitewater. Of these students, 42% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 people received their master's degree in general business from DU. About 39% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. 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 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The general business program at University of Louisville awarded 167 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 166 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at IUPUI. Of these students, 31% were women and 24% 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 Georgia State University. 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, 165 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Georgia State. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at UMSL. Of these students, 44% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. 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. The general business program at Columbia College awarded 144 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their master's degree in general business from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Northeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. 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. The general business program at Northeastern University awarded 141 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at WVU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Florida State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 master's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Florida State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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*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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