Graduate Certificates in General Business/Commerce
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Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 379 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 | 9,320 |
| Graduate Certificate | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 196 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in general business is $82,797. 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 $82,797 to a high of $82,797.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in general business is $22,937. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,937 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,937.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in general business. About 55.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 210 |
| Women | 169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 255 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in general business from IU Bloomington. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 57 people received their graduate certificate in general business from KU. About 23% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $43,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Valpo. Of these students, 34% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hofstra University. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,215 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Hofstra. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 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 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Post University. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $10,656 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 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Clarkson. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Mizzou. Of these students, 50% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Utah comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general business. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in general business from U of U. About 47% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rockhurst University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general business. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Rockhurst.
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 $12,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,154 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 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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 $14,179 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,091 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.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Concordia University, Nebraska. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in general business from Concordia University, Nebraska.
General Business Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 379 |
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*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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