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2023 Best Business & Commerce Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

7 Colleges
$74,610 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Master's Degree School for You

General Business/Commerce is the #38 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 386 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Business & Commerce Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for general business majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Business & Commerce

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full General Business/Commerce at University of Pennsylvania Report

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lehigh University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.

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#3

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Joseph’s University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

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#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Drexel University Report

#5

Widener University

Chester, PA

Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Widener University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Chester, Widener is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Business & Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 219
Maryland 425
New Jersey 0
District of Columbia 0

General Business/Commerce is one of 20 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 131,555
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 31,701
Accounting 19,309
Human Resource Management 12,117
Finance & Financial Management 5,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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