Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Business & Commerce in Wisconsin

Find Schools Near

Business & Commerce Schools in Wisconsin

788 students earned General Business degrees in Wisconsin in the <nil> year.

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 351
Bachelor’s Degree 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 168
Associate Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
undefined

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.

undefined

Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Wisconsin

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

undefined

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

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,446 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,193 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,708. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 64% of students get financical aid.

#3

Edgewood College

Madison
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 81% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,365 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Cardinal Stritch. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Cardinal Stritch grads earn an average salary of $47,325.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,965 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at MBU. 71% of the teachers are full time. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Ripon College

Ripon
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
810 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $38,862 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,114.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $24,607.

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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
Finance & Financial Management 1,561
Marketing 1,561
Human Resource Management 558
Real Estate 284
Management Sciences & Methods 267
General Sales & Marketing 264

View all majors related to Business & Commerce

View Nationwide Business & Commerce Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.