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Business & Commerce Schools in Georgia

2,025 students earned General Business degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business & Commerce is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,173
Associate Degree 479
Master’s Degree 347
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 41.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 36.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Georgia

There are 178,040 people in the state and 5,325,510 people in the nation working in general business jobs.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Georgia

In this state, general business grads earn an average of $105,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,330.

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

576 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Georgia. In their early career, Strayer University - Georgia grads earn an average salary of $30,628.

#2

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
379 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 5.17 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
241 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,845 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
3,457 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending CCGA will pay a net price of $12,570.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,239. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
1,013 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%. Graduates earn an average $36,018 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,385. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

Business & Commerce Careers in GA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $56,310
Management Analysts 17% $80,710
Cost Estimators 16% $62,460
Administrative Services Managers 16% $100,620
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 15% $99,680
General and Operations Managers 15% $92,450
Sales Managers 15% $128,700
Construction Managers 13% $96,610
Industrial Production Managers 11% $98,260
Managers 9% $109,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general business.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Business Administration & Management 7,782
Accounting 2,324
Marketing 1,868
Finance & Financial Management 1,368
Management Sciences & Methods 979
Management Information Systems 506
Managerial Economics 394
Insurance 276

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