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Doctor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce

196 Yearly Graduations
$77,673 Median Salary
$20,500 Median Debt
There are 28 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in general business. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 29.1% of general business graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Business Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 196 people earned their doctor's degree in general business. This makes it the 76th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9,320
Graduate Certificate 379
Doctor’s Degree 196

Earnings of General Business Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in general business is $77,673. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $71,023 and the high is $84,322.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in general business is $20,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general business. About 56.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 110
Women 86
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general business doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 28
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 75
International Students 57
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 28 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

54 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UMGC. Of these students, 66% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
29 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Drexel. About 41% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UNT. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Georgia State. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
15 Yearly Graduations
11% Women

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UMCP.

#7

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UW - Madison.

#8

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general business from The Graduate Center.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Virginia Tech. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UChicago.

#10

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Pace University. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
7 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Rhode Island comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general business from URI.

#13

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Emory. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#13

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
45% Women

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general business from IU Bloomington.

#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
5 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Tulane.

#17

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general business from DU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#18

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Florida State. About 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Kansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general business from KU.

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
2 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UK. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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