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General Business & Commerce Schools in Wisconsin

664 General Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Business & Commerce is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Business & Commerce Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for General Business & Commerce Grads in Wisconsin

95,380 people in the state and 5,325,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general business.

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Wages for General Business & Commerce Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, general business grads earn an average of $104,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,330.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,417. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation.

#3

Edgewood College

Madison
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,007 Total Students

In their early career, Edgewood grads earn an average salary of $44,169. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,612. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,901 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

In their early career, Cardinal Stritch grads earn an average salary of $46,839. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 31% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#8

Ripon College

Ripon
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
816 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 95% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,294 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,437. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Alverno grads earn an average salary of $42,918.

General Business & Commerce Careers in WI

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Management Analysts 16% $73,570
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $64,430
Managers 13% $75,630
Construction Managers 13% $104,570
Sales Managers 12% $126,260
Administrative Services Managers 11% $103,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11% $91,190
Cost Estimators 10% $54,970
General and Operations Managers 10% $104,990
Industrial Production Managers 8% $104,520

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