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Business & Commerce Schools in New York

2,351 General Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Business & Commerce is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,735
Associate Degree 360
Master’s Degree 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in New York

331,660 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 Business & Commerce Jobs in New York

General Business grads earn an average of $124,160 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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

#1

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
626 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation.

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#5

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,582 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,423 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

An average student at St. Lawrence will pay a net price of $27,003. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,894 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Niagara University

Niagara University
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
5,237 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,594 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,049 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $13,746.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,574 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

Business & Commerce Careers in NY

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 21% $81,560
Management Analysts 18% $94,970
Administrative Services Managers 15% $126,080
General and Operations Managers 15% $129,690
Cost Estimators 13% $67,400
Construction Managers 11% $116,420
Managers 10% $109,910
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 8% $113,540
Industrial Production Managers 1% $123,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Business Administration & Management 20,464
Accounting 7,403
Management Sciences & Methods 4,907
Finance & Financial Management 3,295
Marketing 2,226
Specialized Sales 1,745
Hospitality Management 1,586
Human Resource Management 1,308

View all majors related to Business & Commerce

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