by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, DU came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 195 students received their master’s degree in general business from DU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in general business in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at DU is $44,799. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,524 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $87,503 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DU, general business students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Denver.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from DU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 195 students who earned a master's degree in General Business/Commerce from DU in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 211 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 183 |
| Marketing | 143 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
| Accounting | 99 |
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