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 11 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.
Scottsdale Community College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools in Arizona. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College typically earn about $59,727 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general business commerce will find them at Mesa Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Mesa Community College typically earn about $59,140 annually.
Coconino Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the rural area of Flagstaff, Coconino Community College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Coconino Community College earn a median of about $50,360 a year early in their careers.
Rio Salado College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,180.
Strong graduate earnings at Chandler Gilbert Community College earned it the #5 place for general business commerce. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Chandler Gilbert Community College make a median of around $58,183 per year.
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #6 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Estrella Mountain Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Avondale. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Estrella Mountain Community College typically earn about $52,938 annually.
Devry University Arizona landed the #7 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Devry University Arizona is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. General Business Commerce graduates of Devry University Arizona earn a median of about $61,385 a year early in their careers.
South Mountain Community College came in at #8 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. South Mountain Community College is a public school located in the city of Phoenix. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,640.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #9 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,886.
Phoenix College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,630.
Pima Community College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Pima Community College typically earn about $53,336 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 11 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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