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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the early-career earnings of their general business commerce graduates.
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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 Albright College the top school for general business commerce graduate earnings in Pennsylvania. Albright College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Albright College typically earn about $64,120 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Strayer University Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for general business commerce. Located in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University Pennsylvania is a private for-profit institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Strayer University Pennsylvania earn a median of about $63,068 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Lehigh Carbon Community College one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College make a median of around $43,631 per year.
Temple University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #4 spot this year. Temple University is a public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Temple University make a median of around $73,326 per year.
Montgomery County Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #5 spot this year. Montgomery County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,366.
Washington And Jefferson College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Washington And Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Washington. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,513.
Butler County Community College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the town of Butler, Butler County Community College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Butler County Community College make a median of around $44,807 per year.
Community College Of Philadelphia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Community College Of Philadelphia is a public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,815.
Lackawanna College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Lackawanna College make a median of around $39,998 per year.
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford landed the #10 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public school located in the town of Bradford. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Bradford typically earn about $60,262 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public school located in the suburb of Greensburg. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg typically earn about $60,262 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the suburb of Johnstown, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn a median of about $60,262 a year early in their careers.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #13 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus typically earn about $60,262 annually.
Luzerne County Community College landed the #14 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Luzerne County Community College typically earn about $39,187 annually.
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg typically earn about $41,881 annually.
Northampton County Area Community College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of about $53,143 a year early in their careers.
La Salle University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. La Salle University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from La Salle University typically earn about $40,026 annually.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College landed the #18 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Johnstown. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,935.
This list is compiled 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 · 18 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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