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 23 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.
Leading the list is Wittenberg University, our #1 for general business commerce graduate salaries in Ohio. Located in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg 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 $71,787.
Devry University Ohio produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Devry University Ohio typically earn about $61,385 annually.
James A Rhodes State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Lima, James A Rhodes State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,238.
Wright State University Lake Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Wright State University Lake Campus typically earn about $68,814 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Wright State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place for general business commerce. Wright State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Dayton. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus typically earn about $68,814 annually.
Ohio State University Lima Campus came in at #6 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Lima. 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 landed the #7 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Located 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 ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Ohio State University Mansfield Campus earn a median of about $65,016 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Marion Campus earned the #9 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Marion, Ohio State University Marion Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Ohio State University Marion Campus typically earn about $65,016 annually.
Ohio State University Newark Campus landed the #10 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Ohio State University Newark Campus typically earn about $65,016 annually.
University Of Rio Grande earned the #11 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Rio Grande, University Of Rio Grande is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,255.
Ashland University came in at #12 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Ashland University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. General Business Commerce graduates of Ashland University earn a median of about $57,458 a year early in their careers.
Kent State University At Ashtabula earned the #13 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Ashtabula, Kent State University At Ashtabula is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Kent State University At Ashtabula earn a median of about $45,670 a year early in their careers.
Kent State University At Geauga earned the #14 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Burton, Kent State University At Geauga is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Kent State University At Geauga make a median of around $45,670 per year.
Kent State University At Salem ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Kent State University At Salem is a public school located in the rural area of Salem. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Kent State University At Salem typically earn about $45,670 annually.
Kent State University At Trumbull ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the rural area of Warren, Kent State University At Trumbull is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Kent State University At Trumbull earn a median of about $45,670 a year early in their careers.
Kent State University At Tuscarawas came in at #17 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Kent State University At Tuscarawas earn a median of about $45,670 a year early in their careers.
North Central State College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,274.
University Of Akron Main Campus earned the #19 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Akron. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,195.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #20 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus make a median of around $55,822 per year.
Bryant And Stratton College Parma earned the #21 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Bryant And Stratton College Parma is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parma. General Business Commerce graduates of Bryant And Stratton College Parma earn a median of about $35,439 a year early in their careers.
Defiance College placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the town of Defiance, Defiance College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,415.
Central State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Central State University is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Central State University earn a median of about $45,357 a year early in their careers.
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 · 23 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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