by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find where general business commerce graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send general business commerce graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Cascadia Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, Cascadia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Cascadia Community College typically earn about $73,728 annually.
Everett Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Everett Community College is a public school located in the city of Everett. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,250.
A rank of #3 makes Edmonds Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Located in the suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Edmonds Community College typically earn about $65,620 annually.
A rank of #4 makes South Puget Sound Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Located in the city of Olympia, South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from South Puget Sound Community College make a median of around $61,150 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general business commerce will find them at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom make a median of around $60,524 per year.
Seattle Pacific University came in at #6 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $92,084.
Gonzaga University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $92,933.
Clark College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Clark College is a public school located in the city of Vancouver. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Clark College typically earn about $60,811 annually.
Spokane Falls Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Spokane Falls Community College make a median of around $45,874 per year.
Lower Columbia College landed the #10 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Set in the city of Longview, Lower Columbia College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Lower Columbia College earn a median of about $45,815 a year early in their careers.
Tacoma Community College earned the #11 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Tacoma Community College earn a median of about $52,285 a year early in their careers.
Olympic College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Bremerton, Olympic College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Olympic College earn a median of about $43,855 a year early in their careers.
Walla Walla University earned the #13 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of College Place, Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Walla Walla University earn a median of about $67,982 a year early in their careers.
Yakima Valley Community College landed the #14 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Yakima Valley Community College is a public school located in the city of Yakima. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Yakima Valley Community College make a median of around $35,290 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general business commerce graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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