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Business & Commerce Schools in California

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

As a degree choice, Business & Commerce is the 106th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 157
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in California

In this state, there are 670,440 people employed in jobs related to a general business degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in California

General Business grads earn an average of $117,770 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,365 a year.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#3

Marymount California University

Rancho Palos Verdes
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
582 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Biola University

La Mirada
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,464 a year. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,517 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

Business & Commerce Careers in CA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Construction Managers 18% $107,050
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $64,040
Business Professors 17% $125,810
Cost Estimators 16% $70,660
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 14% $96,700
Management Analysts 13% $82,550
Administrative Services Managers 13% $106,230
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Managers 11% $129,300
Sales Managers 10% $116,020
Industrial Production Managers 4% $110,990
Chief Executives -2% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 11,809
Management Sciences & Methods 3,668
Human Resource Management 1,233
Accounting 893
International Business 265
Finance & Financial Management 249
Taxation 223
Entrepreneurial Studies 199

View all majors related to Business & Commerce

View Nationwide Business & Commerce Report

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