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General Business & Commerce Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 682 students earned their General Business degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, General Business & Commerce is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors in New Jersey

General Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 585
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a general business major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general business majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for General Business & Commerce Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 129,200 people employed in jobs related to a general business degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for General Business & Commerce Jobs in New Jersey

General Business grads earn an average of $130,770 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,715 a year.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,727. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. 17% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,549 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,506. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,984 a year.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
995 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. 67% of students get financical aid. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,094. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,351. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,421 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,651 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,402. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Ocean County College

Toms River
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, OCC grads earn an average salary of $33,392.

General Business & Commerce Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $82,240
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 13% $111,750
Cost Estimators 12% $69,960
Management Analysts 11% $97,860
Construction Managers 10% $131,130
General and Operations Managers 10% $140,130
Administrative Services Managers 8% $118,540
Sales Managers 8% $149,770
Managers 7% $127,510
Industrial Production Managers 6% $120,960
Chief Executives -6% $208,000

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