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2027 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

94 Colleges in the United States
7,319 General Business/Commerce Degrees Awarded
$47,560 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Business/Commerce is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general business/commerce programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 94 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 the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general business/commerce degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Business/Commerce

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Johns Hopkins University tops our 2027 ranking of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 11 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $128,210 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Johns Hopkins University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general business/commerce, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Villanova University awarded about 19 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Villanova University

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Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #3. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 15 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 41 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $77,828 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at New York University

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Clarkson University landed the #6 spot for general business/commerce this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Potsdam. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 20 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Clarkson University in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of Clarkson University earn a median of $71,676 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,566. Get the full general business/commerce details for Clarkson University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University earned the #7 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lehigh University awarded about 40 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $70,321 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. Get the full general business/commerce details for Lehigh University

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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #8 spot for general business/commerce this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. About 83 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $59,894 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,947. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Anne Arundel Community College

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University earned the #9 position for general business/commerce this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 149 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $116,023. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Saint Josephs University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 154 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $48,747 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Temple University

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 95 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $54,378 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,814. Get the full general business/commerce details for Skidmore College

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #12 spot for general business/commerce this year. This large public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 113 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $65,520 early in their careers. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #13 position for general business/commerce this year. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $51,372 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Cuny Hunter College

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #14 for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $65,890 early in their careers. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Maryland University College

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Raritan Valley Community College placed #15 among the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Branchburg. There were roughly 163 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Raritan Valley Community College earn around $38,387 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,287. Get the full general business/commerce details for Raritan Valley Community College

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University Of Baltimore landed the #16 spot for general business/commerce this year. University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. University Of Baltimore graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Baltimore in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $52,329 early in their careers. University Of Baltimore graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full general business/commerce program report for University Of Baltimore

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Mount St Marys University placed #17 among the best general business/commerce schools. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Mount St Marys University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 79 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Mount St Marys University in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of Mount St Marys University earn a median of $46,859 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full general business/commerce program report for Mount St Marys University

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey placed #18 among the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mahwah. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 65 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $48,545 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,014 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Delaware Technical Community College Terry earned the #19 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Dover, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public institution. There were roughly 74 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Technical Community College Terry in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Delaware Technical Community College Terry earn around $43,322 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,154 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Delaware Technical Community College Terry

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Montgomery County Community College placed #20 among the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a large public institution. About 171 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Montgomery County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Montgomery County Community College generally make around $36,274. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Montgomery County Community College

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Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Excelsior College placed #21 among the best general business/commerce schools. Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany. There were roughly 110 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Excelsior College earn around $53,553 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Excelsior College

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Prince Georges Community College landed the #22 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 45 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Prince Georges Community College generally make around $56,960. Students borrow a median of $11,837 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Prince Georges Community College

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College Of Southern Maryland landed the #23 spot for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 46 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. See the full general business/commerce program report for College Of Southern Maryland

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Union County College landed the #24 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public university. About 146 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Union County College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Union County College earn around $27,225 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,456 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Union County College

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State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #25 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $21,530 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for State University Of New York At New Paltz

Rest of the Top 50 General Business/Commerce Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general business/commerce this year:

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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
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Siena College
Loudonville, NY
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 94 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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