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Business & Commerce Schools in Wisconsin

664 General Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business & Commerce major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 282
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a general business major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general business majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Wisconsin

There are 95,380 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 Wisconsin

General Business grads earn an average of $104,290 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. In their early career, UW - Whitewater grads earn an average salary of $43,126. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313.

#3

Edgewood College

Madison
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,007 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,169 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,261.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,839 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. An average student at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa will pay a net price of $14,667.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,788.

#8

Ripon College

Ripon
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,761 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. An average student at Ripon will pay a net price of $20,741.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,437. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Business & Commerce Careers in WI

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Management Analysts 16% $73,570
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $64,430
Managers 13% $75,630
Construction Managers 13% $104,570
Sales Managers 12% $126,260
Administrative Services Managers 11% $103,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11% $91,190
Cost Estimators 10% $54,970
General and Operations Managers 10% $104,990
Industrial Production Managers 8% $104,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Business Administration & Management 5,331
Accounting 1,606
Marketing 1,561
Finance & Financial Management 1,561
Human Resource Management 558
Real Estate 284
Management Sciences & Methods 267
General Sales & Marketing 264

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