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 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 5 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.
Our analysis ranked New Mexico State University Alamogordo the top school for general business commerce graduate earnings in New Mexico. New Mexico State University Alamogordo is a public school located in the rural area of Alamogordo. Early-career general business commerce graduates from New Mexico State University Alamogordo make a median of around $40,116 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at New Mexico State University Carlsbad earned it the #2 place for general business commerce. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, New Mexico State University Carlsbad is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from New Mexico State University Carlsbad make a median of around $40,116 per year.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from New Mexico State University Dona Ana make a median of around $40,116 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at New Mexico State University Grants earned it the #4 place for general business commerce. Located in the town of Grants, New Mexico State University Grants is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of New Mexico State University Grants earn a median of about $40,116 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at New Mexico State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place for general business commerce. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus typically earn about $46,859 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 5 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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