2026 Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools
There are 68 schools that offer a degree in Business & Commerce mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:
Finding the Most Popular Online Business & Commerce School for You
With all the Business & Commerce programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.
The Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 68 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Business & Commerce students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.
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2026 Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools in the United States
Check out the online Business & Commerce programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools
Our 2026 rankings named DeVry University-Illinois the most popular online school in the U.S. for Business & Commerce majors. Located in Lisle, IL, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 1,275 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 74% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $49,188. Read More…
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. University of Missouri-Columbia is a public school located in Columbia, MO. Roughly 60% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1,026 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. About 33% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,326. Read More…
Strayer University-Global Region landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Strayer University-Global Region is a private for-profit school located in Washington, DC. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 886 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. About 70% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,341. Full Business & Commerce at Strayer University-Global Region Report
San Jacinto Community College landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. San Jacinto Community College is a public school located in Pasadena, TX. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 781 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 60% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $36,230. Full Business & Commerce at San Jacinto Community College Report
Lone Star College System comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Located in The Woodlands, TX, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 56% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $34,391. Read More…
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 29% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,877. Full Business & Commerce at American Public University System Report
Strayer University-Georgia landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Located in Chamblee, GA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 552 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 82% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,341. Full Business & Commerce at Strayer University-Georgia Report
Mesa Community College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Located in Mesa, AZ, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 500 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 45% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,009. Read More…
Strayer University-Virginia comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Strayer University-Virginia is a private for-profit school located in Arlington, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 367 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. About 71% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $60,341. Read full report on Business & Commerce at Strayer University-Virginia
Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Located in Chandler, AZ, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 45% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,169. Full Business & Commerce at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Report
Empire State University landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Empire State University is a public school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 59% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,821. Read full report on Business & Commerce at Empire State University
Columbia College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Located in Columbia, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 355 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 58% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,482. Read More…
Central State University comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Central State University is a public school located in Wilberforce, OH. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 64% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $29,583. Full Business & Commerce at Central State University Report
Strayer University-North Carolina landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Strayer University-North Carolina is a private for-profit school located in Greensboro, NC. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 320 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 82% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $60,341. Read More…
Austin Community College District comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Located in Austin, TX, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,315. Read More…
Ball State University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Ball State University is a public school located in Muncie, IN. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 41% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,646. Read More…
South Texas College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. South Texas College is a public school located in McAllen, TX. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 300 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. About 61% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $28,878. Read More…
Texas Tech University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Texas Tech University is a public school located in Lubbock, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. About 45% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,893. Full Business & Commerce at Texas Tech University Report
Marshall University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Located in Huntington, WV, this is a public institution. About 75% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. This school awarded 251 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 50% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $41,873. Read full report on Business & Commerce at Marshall University
Purdue University Global comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Purdue University Global is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 60% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,209. Read More…
Post University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Located in Waterbury, CT, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 45% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $47,677. Read More…
Strayer University-Maryland landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Strayer University-Maryland is a private for-profit school located in Suitland, MD. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 236 degrees in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 78% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,341. Full Business & Commerce at Strayer University-Maryland Report
Strayer University-Texas comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Strayer University-Texas is a private for-profit school located in Farmers Branch, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 72% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $60,341. Read full report on Business & Commerce at Strayer University-Texas
Collin County Community College District comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Business & Commerce majors. Collin County Community College District is a public school located in McKinney, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 47% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $39,890. Read full report on Business & Commerce at Collin County Community College District
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools ranking. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school located in Perkinston, MS. About 100% of degrees in Business & Commerce here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people earned their degree in Business & Commerce from this school. Women make up 57% of the Business & Commerce students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $34,792. Read More…
Rest of the Top Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also deliver this program mostly online.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frederick Community College | Frederick, MD |
| 52 | Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA |
| 53 | Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, PA |
| 54 | Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL |
| 55 | Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD |
| 56 | Strayer University-New Jersey | Piscataway, NJ |
| 57 | Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD |
| 58 | Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD |
| 59 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI |
| 60 | Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD |
| 61 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 62 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA |
| 63 | Bethel University | McKenzie, TN |
| 64 | Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 65 | Midland College | Midland, TX |
| 66 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA |
| 67 | Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 68 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX |
Most Popular Online Business & Commerce by Region
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More Business & Commerce Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Business & Commerce Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 57,976 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 402,942 |
| Accounting | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 62,236 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
References
*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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