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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general business commerce graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 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.
Northern Kentucky University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools in Kentucky. Northern Kentucky University is a public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. General Business Commerce graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of about $114,221 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Kentucky typically earn about $110,670 annually.
University Of Louisville came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Louisville typically earn about $99,098 annually.
Morehead State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of about $78,650 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Murray State University earned it the #5 place for general business commerce. Murray State University is a public school located in the town of Murray. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,386.
Spalding University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Spalding University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,716.
Campbellsville University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Campbellsville University earn a median of about $64,588 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 · 7 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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