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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 7th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 2,335 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Temple University to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 143 students majoring in general business at Temple, 64% are male and 36% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Temple accumulate an average of around $25,155 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $346, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Business/Commerce at Temple University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Trevose.

Women make up 79% of the general business majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Pennsylvania carry an average student debt load of $41,188. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $141.

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Out of the 22 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington & Jefferson College landed the # 3 spot on the list. W&J is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Washington.

Women make up 20% of the general business majors at the school.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $802.

Full General Business/Commerce at Washington & Jefferson College Report

#4

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means La Salle University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in general business at La Salle, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

About 58% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 42% are male.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pitt Bradford is a small public school located in the town of Bradford.

Of the 23 students majoring in general business at Pitt Bradford, 57% are male and 43% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Pitt Bradford accumulate an average of around $22,262 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $271.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford Report

University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Pitt Greensburg is a small public school located in the large suburb of Greensburg.

Women make up 18% of the general business majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Pitt Greensburg accumulate an average of around $22,262 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $271.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg Report

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.

About 36% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 64% are male.

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University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Pitt Johnstown is a small public school located in the suburb of Johnstown.

About 44% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 56% are male.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Pitt Johnstown take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,262. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $271.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Report

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Women make up 67% of the general business majors at the school.

General Business majors at Pitt take out an average of $22,262 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $271.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,265
Maryland 2,294
New Jersey 676
District of Columbia 1,002
Delaware 64

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

General Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 56,779

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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