Master’s Degrees in General Business/Commerce
Education Levels of General Business Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,096 people earned their master's degree in general business. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 9,096 |
| Graduate Certificate | 368 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 232 |
Earnings of General Business Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in general business is $78,070. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,992 and the high is $99,792.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general business. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,147 |
| Women | 3,949 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general business master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 551 |
| Black or African American | 807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 715 |
| White | 5,083 |
| International Students | 1,276 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 664 |
Most Popular General Business Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general business. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general business students seekinga master's degree 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, 873 people received their master's degree in general business from IU Bloomington. About 30% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 78,070.
Campbellsville University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 761 people received their master's degree in general business from Campbellsville University. Of these students, 31% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Campbellsville University general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their master's degree in general business from Johns Hopkins. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their master's degree in general business from UCF. Of these students, 46% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Florida general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
Texas Tech University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. 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, 243 people received their master's degree in general business from Texas Tech. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 78,070.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in general business from Maryville U. Of these students, 54% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Maryville University of Saint Louis general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
Northern Kentucky University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in general business from NKU. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Kentucky University general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
Post University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 202 people received their master's degree in general business from Post University. About 46% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Post University make a median salary of 78,070.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in general business from UW - Whitewater. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
University of Denver is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in general business from DU. Of these students, 48% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
Drexel University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in general business from Drexel. Of these students, 51% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Drexel University make a median salary of 78,070.
University of Louisville is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their master's degree in general business from UofL. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general business majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in general business from IUPUI. Of these students, 34% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
Georgia State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general business. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 165 people received their master's degree in general business from Georgia State. Of these students, 54% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia State University general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $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, 151 people received their master's degree in general business from UMSL. About 49% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMSL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
Columbia College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Columbia College make a median salary of 78,070.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in general business from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 42% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
Northeastern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in general business from Northeastern. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Northeastern University general business graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $78,070.
West Virginia University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in general business from WVU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $78,070.
Florida State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general business. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 123 people received their master's degree in general business from Florida State. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in general business at Florida State University make a median salary of 78,070.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general business that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
| Accounting | 15,888 |
| Human Resource Management | 8,301 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4,173 |
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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