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Business & Commerce Schools in New York

219 students earned General Business degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business & Commerce is the 93rd most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.1%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in New York

331,660 people in the state and 5,325,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general business.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in New York

General Business grads earn an average of $124,160 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New York that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Niagara grads earn an average salary of $42,775. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Hofstra University

Hempstead
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Hofstra will pay a net price of $33,682. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,115 after earning their degree at this institution.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

#4

LIM College

New York
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,681 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,178 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,025 Total Students

In their early career, Clarkson grads earn an average salary of $65,651. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $30,268.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407.

#8

Iona College

New Rochelle
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Business & Commerce Careers in NY

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Business Professors 25% $85,150
Social and Community Service Managers 21% $81,560
Management Analysts 18% $94,970
Administrative Services Managers 15% $126,080
General and Operations Managers 15% $129,690
Cost Estimators 13% $67,400
Construction Managers 11% $116,420
Managers 10% $109,910
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 8% $113,540
Industrial Production Managers 1% $123,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Business Administration & Management 6,358
Management Sciences & Methods 4,223
Accounting 1,804
Human Resource Management 701
General Sales & Marketing 461
Finance & Financial Management 367
Real Estate 338
Taxation 268

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