Graduate Certificates in General Business/Commerce
Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 368 people earned their graduate certificate in general business. This makes it the 46th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 9,096 |
| Graduate Certificate | 368 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 232 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in general business is $95,844. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $95,844 to a high of $95,844.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general business majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in general business. About 55.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 205 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 220 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 51 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general business students seekinga graduate certificate is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in general business from IU Bloomington. About 34% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Valparaiso University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Valpo. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at Valparaiso University make a median salary of 95,844.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Ball State. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ball State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,844.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Post University. About 57% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at Post University make a median salary of 95,844.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general business. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in general business from UC. About 56% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 95,844.
Clarkson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Clarkson. About 28% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at Clarkson University make a median salary of 95,844.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in general business from American Military University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. American Public University System general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general business. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Mizzou. University of Missouri - Columbia general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Texas Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,844.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in general business from UMSL. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Missouri - St Louis general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Louisiana Tech University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Louisiana Tech. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at Louisiana Tech University make a median salary of 95,844.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in general business from UMass Dartmouth. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in general business at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth make a median salary of 95,844.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in general business from UNH. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in general business from UWM. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee general business graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,844.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7,027 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
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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