by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Business Commerce](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/general-business-commerce/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a general business commerce degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general business commerce schools.
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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.
Our analysis ranked College Of Southern Maryland the top school for general business commerce graduate earnings in Maryland. Located in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of about $70,298 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Prince Georges Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Prince Georges Community College typically earn about $70,026 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Harford Community College earned it the #3 place for general business commerce. Harford Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Bel Air. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Harford Community College make a median of around $64,427 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general business commerce will find them at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #4. Anne Arundel Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Arnold. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College typically earn about $63,467 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Howard Community College earned it the #5 place for general business commerce. Howard Community College is a public school located in the city of Columbia. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Howard Community College make a median of around $53,468 per year.
Carroll Community College came in at #6 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Carroll Community College is a public school located in the town of Westminster. General Business Commerce graduates of Carroll Community College earn a median of about $53,338 a year early in their careers.
University Of Baltimore ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Baltimore typically earn about $71,449 annually.
Strayer University Maryland earned the #8 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Strayer University Maryland is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Suitland. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,021.
Mount St Marys University earned the #9 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Mount St Marys University earn a median of about $76,055 a year early in their careers.
The Community College Of Baltimore County earned the #10 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from The Community College Of Baltimore County make a median of around $56,799 per year.
Hagerstown Community College came in at #11 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,505.
Montgomery College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Montgomery College typically earn about $63,097 annually.
Frederick Community College earned the #13 position for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,633.
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 · 13 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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