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2024 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region

42 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
6,263 General Business Degrees Awarded
$43,927 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #16 in popularity, general business/commerce is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 42 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,263 degrees in general business/commerce during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Business/Commerce School

Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of general business/commerce school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general business/commerce schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your General Business/Commerce Degree Level

Associate Degrees in General Business
Bachelor's Degrees in General Business
Master's Degrees in General Business
Doctor's Degrees in General Business

The general business school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in the Far Western US Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general business degree levels they offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in General Business

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
337 General Business Degrees Awarded
$61,320 Median Starting Salary

Gonzaga University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gonzaga is a great university overall.

There were about 337 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga in the most recent data year. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from Gonzaga University make $17,393 more than the typical general business student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
163 General Business Degrees Awarded
$52,588 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Saint Mary's College of California if you want to pursue a degree in general business/commerce. SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Moraga. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMC is a great college overall.

There were about 163 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from Saint Mary's College of California earn $8,660 more than the average general business graduate.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
465 General Business Degrees Awarded
$42,402 Median Starting Salary

University of Oregon is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general business/commerce. UO is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Eugene. A Best Colleges rank of #195 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UO is a great university overall.

There were approximately 465 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program report average early career wages of $42,402.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 General Business Degrees Awarded
$108,666 Median Starting Salary

Loyola Marymount University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in general business/commerce. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Loyola Marymount is a great university overall.

There were approximately 38 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Marymount in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce program at Loyola Marymount University earn $64,739 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
143 General Business Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #266 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Redlands is a great university overall.

There were approximately 143 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University of Redlands in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce program at University of Redlands get $23,578 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 General Business Degrees Awarded
$41,458 Median Starting Salary

UNR is a very large public university located in the large city of Reno. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNR is a great university overall.

There were about 156 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the general business program make an average of $41,458 for their early career.

More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University of Nevada - Reno

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 General Business Degrees Awarded
$55,587 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 82nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 156 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce program at California Baptist University earn $11,659 more than the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32nd Most Popular In WA
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
155 General Business Degrees Awarded
14.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were approximately 155 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program report average early career income of $38,744.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 General Business Degrees Awarded
$44,574 Median Starting Salary

SPU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. This university ranks 10th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 68 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the general business program make around $44,574 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Seattle Pacific University

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State

Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 1,843
Washington 300 2,158
Oregon 266 645
Nevada 192 312
Hawaii 164 28

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, General Business/Commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

General Business Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 6,263

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 74,059
Accounting 11,263
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 5,097
Marketing 3,555
Finance & Financial Management 3,290
Business Support & Assistant Services 3,110
Hospitality Management 2,554
Human Resource Management 2,278
Real Estate 1,599
Business/Managerial Economics 1,283

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