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2027 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Ohio

25 Colleges in the United States
1,009 General Business/Commerce Degrees Awarded
$46,284 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Business/Commerce programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general business/commerce programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general business/commerce education in Ohio.

Top Schools in General Business/Commerce

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. About 16 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $38,871 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,565. See the full general business/commerce program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Youngstown State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 188 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Youngstown State University earn around $99,960 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,373. Get the full general business/commerce details for Youngstown State University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Cincinnati Clermont College one of the top schools for general business/commerce. Set in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public institution. There were roughly 27 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College generally make around $39,221. Students borrow a median of $20,017 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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A rank of #5 makes Wright State University Main Campus one of the top schools for general business/commerce. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 38 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $46,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,375. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Wright State University Main Campus

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University Of Toledo came in at #6 for general business/commerce this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 10 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $52,675 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for University Of Toledo

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James A Rhodes State College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. James A Rhodes State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lima. James A Rhodes State College awarded about 84 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $45,238 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,070. Read more about the general business/commerce program at James A Rhodes State College

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Bowling Green. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 34 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $46,018. Students borrow a median of $25,769 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Cleveland State University came in at #9 for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. Cleveland State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 48 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Cleveland State University in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $49,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,336. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Cleveland State University

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Ohio State University Newark Campus earned the #10 position for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. There were roughly 10 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Newark Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Ohio State University Newark Campus earn around $48,597 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,900. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Ohio State University Newark Campus

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Edison State Community College placed #11 among the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the rural area of Piqua, Edison State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 20 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Edison State Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $43,481 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,406 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Edison State Community College

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North Central State College came in at #12 for general business/commerce this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mansfield. About 37 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at North Central State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from North Central State College earn around $47,458 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,236 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at North Central State College

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg University is a small private not-for-profit university. Wittenberg University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Wittenberg University in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Wittenberg University earn a median of $40,093 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Wittenberg University

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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College awarded about 34 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn around $47,975 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,730. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

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Ohio State University Lima Campus landed the #15 spot for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University Lima Campus is a small public institution. About 14% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Lima Campus awarded about 17 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $48,597 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,900. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Ohio State University Lima Campus

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Bowling Green State University Firelands earned the #16 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of Huron, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public institution. Bowling Green State University Firelands awarded about 11 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Bowling Green State University Firelands earn around $45,610 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Firelands graduates carry a median of $20,222 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for Bowling Green State University Firelands

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University placed #17 among the best general business/commerce schools. Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Ashland University earn around $50,262 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,625. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Ashland University

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University Of Rio Grande landed the #18 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of Rio Grande, University Of Rio Grande is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Rio Grande graduates 36% of students within six years. About 21 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Rio Grande in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Rio Grande generally make around $46,611. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Rio Grande

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Wright State University Lake Campus landed the #19 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a small public university. Wright State University Lake Campus graduates 35% of students within six years. About 25 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Wright State University Lake Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Wright State University Lake Campus generally make around $46,523. Typical student debt for the program is $22,375. Get the full general business/commerce details for Wright State University Lake Campus

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Gods Bible School And College landed the #20 spot for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Gods Bible School And College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 14 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Gods Bible School And College in the most recent year. See the full general business/commerce program report for Gods Bible School And College

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Kent State University At Tuscarawas placed #21 among the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a mid-sized public institution. About 4% of students finish within six years. Kent State University At Tuscarawas awarded about 12 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Kent State University At Tuscarawas earn a median of $38,871 early in their careers. Kent State University At Tuscarawas graduates carry a median of $20,565 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for Kent State University At Tuscarawas

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Kent State University At Geauga earned the #22 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of Burton, Kent State University At Geauga is a mid-sized public institution. About 1% of students finish within six years. Kent State University At Geauga awarded about 16 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Kent State University At Geauga earn around $38,871 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,565 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Kent State University At Geauga

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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University landed the #23 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Central State University is a mid-sized public university. Central State University graduates 23% of students within six years. There were roughly 245 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Central State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Central State University generally make around $29,472. Students borrow a median of $31,569 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Central State University

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Defiance College
Defiance, OH

Defiance College landed the #24 spot for general business/commerce this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Defiance. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Defiance College awarded about 10 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Defiance College earn around $31,528 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general business/commerce program report for Defiance College

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Bryant And Stratton College Parma earned the #25 position for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Parma, Bryant And Stratton College Parma is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. Bryant And Stratton College Parma awarded about 19 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Bryant And Stratton College Parma earn around $30,059 in the first couple years of their career. Bryant And Stratton College Parma graduates carry a median of $19,302 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Bryant And Stratton College Parma

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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