by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 63 schools to find where general business commerce graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general business commerce graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Indiana University Bloomington the top school for general business commerce graduate earnings in the Great Lakes Region. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school located in the city of Bloomington. General Business Commerce graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of about $105,709 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Notre Dame earned it the #2 place for general business commerce. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from University Of Notre Dame make a median of around $93,971 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Wittenberg University one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Wittenberg University make a median of around $71,787 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. General Business Commerce graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of about $62,114 a year early in their careers.
Schoolcraft College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #5 spot this year. Schoolcraft College is a public school located in the city of Livonia. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,077.
Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration landed the #6 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. General Business Commerce graduates of Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration earn a median of about $79,445 a year early in their careers.
Bethel College Mishawaka landed the #7 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Bethel College Mishawaka is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Mishawaka. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Bethel College Mishawaka typically earn about $62,057 annually.
Oakland University earned the #8 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Oakland University is a public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Oakland University typically earn about $69,586 annually.
Davenport University landed the #9 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Davenport University typically earn about $54,521 annually.
Trinity Christian College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Trinity Christian College earn a median of about $59,705 a year early in their careers.
Kalamazoo College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Kalamazoo College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Kalamazoo College make a median of around $76,081 per year.
Northeastern Illinois University earned the #12 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of about $79,592 a year early in their careers.
Devry University Ohio landed the #13 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,385.
James A Rhodes State College came in at #14 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. James A Rhodes State College is a public school located in the rural area of Lima. General Business Commerce graduates of James A Rhodes State College earn a median of about $45,238 a year early in their careers.
Macomb Community College came in at #15 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Macomb Community College is a public school located in the city of Warren. General Business Commerce graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of about $54,166 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis typically earn about $64,524 annually.
Trinity International University Illinois earned the #17 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Trinity International University Illinois make a median of around $70,103 per year.
Devry University Illinois landed the #18 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Devry University Illinois is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,385.
Wright State University Lake Campus landed the #19 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Wright State University Lake Campus earn a median of about $68,814 a year early in their careers.
Wright State University Main Campus earned the #20 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Wright State University Main Campus make a median of around $68,814 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #21 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of about $63,645 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Lima Campus came in at #22 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Ohio State University Lima Campus earn a median of about $65,016 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #23 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $65,016 annually.
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus earned the #24 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,016.
Ohio State University Marion Campus placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Ohio State University Marion Campus is a public school located in the town of Marion. General Business Commerce graduates of Ohio State University Marion Campus earn a median of about $65,016 a year early in their careers.
These schools also send general business commerce graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general business commerce graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 63 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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