Doctor’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the 2019-2020 academic year, 267 students earned their doctor's degree in general business. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general business at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,782 |
| Graduate Certificate | 481 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 267 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in general business is $89,600. 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 $72,650 and the high is $91,050.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in general business is $71,125. 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, $99,642 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $57,890.
The median monthly payment of a general business graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $829.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general business. About 53.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 143 |
| Women | 124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 46 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UMGC. Of these students, 54% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,539 per year. The general business program at University of Houston awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year.
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. The general business program at University of North Texas awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,300 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UChicago. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. 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. The general business program at Florida State University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UMCP.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,450 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general business from MIT. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $9,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,786 per year. The general business program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. 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. The general business program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The general business program at Drexel University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th 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. The general business program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th 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 $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,189 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general business from UK. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,458 per year. The general business program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year.
The 12th 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 $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year. For the 2019-2020 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Virginia Tech.
Emory University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,800 per year. For the 2019-2020 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Emory. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,256 per year. The general business program at Pace University - New York awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general business. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,703 per year. The general business program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2019-2020 school year.
Capella University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general business. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year. During the 2019-2020 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general business from Capella University. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,478 per year. For the 2019-2020 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to general business majors at Mizzou. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 411 |
| Human Resource Management | 289 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 119 |
| Other Business & Marketing | 67 |
| Hospitality Management | 54 |
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.
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