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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general business commerce schools.
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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.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general business commerce graduates in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Minnesota State Community And Technical College make a median of around $56,278 per year.
Inver Hills Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general business commerce, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights, Inver Hills Community College is a public institution. General Business Commerce graduates of Inver Hills Community College earn a median of about $56,125 a year early in their careers.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general business commerce schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general business commerce program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,378.
Students chasing top earnings in general business commerce will find them at Gustavus Adolphus College, which ranked #4. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College typically earn about $69,776 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general business commerce will find them at Anoka Ramsey Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general business commerce degree recipients from Anoka Ramsey Community College typically earn about $48,886 annually.
Century College came in at #6 for general business commerce graduate earnings this year. Century College is a public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. Early-career general business commerce graduates from Century College make a median of around $40,489 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 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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