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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general business commerce schools.
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Below are the schools whose general business commerce graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general business commerce, no school beat University Of Missouri Columbia this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of about $123,517 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Missouri St Louis one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis typically earn about $110,354 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Nebraska Wesleyan University one of the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University make a median of around $101,689 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Columbia College Missouri earned it the #4 place for general business commerce. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Columbia College Missouri make a median of around $91,573 per year.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $85,136.
Concordia University Seward landed the #6 spot for general business commerce salaries this year. Set in the town of Seward, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Concordia University Seward make a median of around $91,374 per year.
Lindenwood University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general business commerce. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Lindenwood University make a median of around $78,375 per year.
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 · 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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