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2027 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Maryland

22 Colleges in the United States
1,620 General Business/Commerce Degrees Awarded
$51,192 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Business/Commerce degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for general business/commerce students.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in Maryland

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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Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 school for general business/commerce. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $128,210. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. See the full general business/commerce program report for Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 15 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $57,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Maryland College Park

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Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 83 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data 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. See the full general business/commerce program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. 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. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $65,890. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at University Of Maryland University College

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Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at University Of Baltimore, which ranked #5. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. University Of Baltimore graduates 38% of students within six years. About 82 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Baltimore in the most recent 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. Read more about the general business/commerce program at University Of Baltimore

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Mount St Marys University placed #6 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 79 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $46,859. Mount St Marys University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for Mount St Marys University

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Prince Georges Community College placed #7 among the best general business/commerce schools. 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. General Business/commerce graduates of Prince Georges Community College earn a median of $56,960 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,837 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Prince Georges Community College

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College Of Southern Maryland placed #8 among the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of La Plata. College Of Southern Maryland awarded about 46 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of $51,719 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for College Of Southern Maryland

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Harford Community College came in at #9 for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Harford Community College awarded about 100 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $50,636 in their early career. Harford Community College graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Harford Community College

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College placed #10 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. There were roughly 433 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $29,449. Students borrow a median of $9,250 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Montgomery College

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Frederick Community College landed the #11 spot for general business/commerce this year. Frederick Community College is a large public school located in the city of Frederick. About 94 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Frederick Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Frederick Community College earn around $33,619 in the first couple years of their career. Frederick Community College graduates carry a median of $7,062 in student loans. See the full general business/commerce program report for Frederick Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #12 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. About 71 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $36,801 in their early career. The Community College Of Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $17,499 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Hagerstown Community College came in at #13 for general business/commerce this year. Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hagerstown. About 76 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Hagerstown Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Hagerstown Community College earn around $41,970 in the first couple years of their career. Hagerstown Community College graduates carry a median of $12,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Hagerstown Community College

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Howard Community College earned the #14 position for general business/commerce this year. Howard Community College is a large public school located in the city of Columbia. Howard Community College awarded about 62 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Howard Community College earn around $56,172 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,115 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Howard Community College

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Carroll Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of Westminster, Carroll Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 58 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Carroll Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Carroll Community College earn around $49,058 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,398 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Carroll Community College

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Bowie State University earned the #16 position for general business/commerce this year. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. Bowie State University graduates 38% of students within six years. Bowie State University awarded about 18 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $47,668 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,474. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Bowie State University

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Baltimore City Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 10 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $51,023 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,202. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Baltimore City Community College

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Allegany College Of Maryland ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of Cumberland, Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public university. Allegany College Of Maryland awarded about 14 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $42,542 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,823 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Allegany College Of Maryland

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Wor Wic Community College placed #19 among the best general business/commerce schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Salisbury. There were roughly 12 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Wor Wic Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $51,392 in their early career. Wor Wic Community College graduates carry a median of $13,995 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Wor Wic Community College

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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD

Chesapeake College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a mid-sized public university. About 26 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Chesapeake College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Chesapeake College earn around $52,395 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,380. Get the full general business/commerce details for Chesapeake College

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Strayer University Maryland came in at #21 for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, Strayer University Maryland is a small private for-profit university. Strayer University Maryland graduates 38% of students within six years. About 243 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Strayer University Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $49,793 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $44,664 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Strayer University Maryland

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Garrett College
McHenry, MD

Garrett College placed #22 among the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the rural area of McHenry, Garrett College is a small public institution. Garrett College awarded about 12 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Garrett College generally make around $13,943. Typical student debt for the program is $13,352. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Garrett College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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