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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida

18 Colleges
$47,679 Avg Salary
$27,720 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce School for You

General Business/Commerce is one of the most popular subjects to study in Florida. With 1,813 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Central Florida to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in Florida. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at UCF take out is $29,114. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $271, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $17,750. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $176, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Strayer University - Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Florida. Located in the large suburb of Tampa, Strayer University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Florida carry an average student debt load of $37,631. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $141, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Florida State carry an average student debt load of $30,750.

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The excellent programs at The University of West Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Florida. Located in the city of Pensacola, UWF is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

With a ranking of #6, Jacksonville University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. JU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

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#6

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at UNF take out is $25,293.

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#8

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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DeVry University - Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Florida ranking. DeVry University - Florida is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miramar.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at DeVry University - Florida take out is $33,434.

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#10

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL

With a ranking of #10, St. Thomas University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. STU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Miami Gardens.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 2,025
Tennessee 664
Louisiana 709
Virginia 1,437
North Carolina 494
West Virginia 870
Alabama 302
Mississippi 607
South Carolina 832
Arkansas 767
Kentucky 2,455

General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

General Business Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 56,779

Majors Similar to General Business

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 18 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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