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2027 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

94 Colleges in the United States
7,319 General Business/Commerce Degrees Awarded
$47,560 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Business/Commerce is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 94 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general business/commerce schools.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general business/commerce degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Business/Commerce

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No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for general business/commerce. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 11 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $128,210 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Johns Hopkins University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

A rank of #2 makes Villanova University one of the top schools for general business/commerce. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Villanova University earn around $72,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Villanova University

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 15 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $57,901 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #4. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 15 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Get the full general business/commerce details for University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from New York University generally make around $77,828. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the general business/commerce program at New York University

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Clarkson University landed the #6 spot for general business/commerce this year. Clarkson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Potsdam. About 75% of students finish within six years. Clarkson University awarded about 20 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Clarkson University generally make around $71,676. Students borrow a median of $26,566 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Clarkson University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University came in at #7 for general business/commerce this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 40 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $70,321. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Lehigh University

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Anne Arundel Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. About 83 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $59,894 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,947. See the full general business/commerce program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 149 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Saint Josephs University generally make around $116,023. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Saint Josephs University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 154 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Temple University earn around $48,747 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Temple University

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College placed #11 among the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. Skidmore College awarded about 95 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Skidmore College generally make around $54,378. Students borrow a median of $20,814 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Skidmore College

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #12 among the best general business/commerce schools. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 113 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $65,520. Students borrow a median of $14,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #13 position for general business/commerce this year. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 60 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College generally make around $51,372. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. Get the full general business/commerce details for Cuny Hunter College

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University Of Maryland University College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $65,890. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276. Read more about the general business/commerce program at University Of Maryland University College

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Raritan Valley Community College came in at #15 for general business/commerce this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Branchburg. About 163 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $38,387 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,287 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Raritan Valley Community College

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University Of Baltimore ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 82 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Baltimore in the most recent year. General Business/commerce graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $52,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Baltimore

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Mount St Marys University came in at #17 for general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 79 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Mount St Marys University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Mount St Marys University earn around $46,859 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Mount St Marys University

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Mahwah. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Ramapo College Of New Jersey awarded about 65 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn around $48,545 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,014. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #19 among the best general business/commerce schools. This large public university is located in the city of Dover. Delaware Technical Community College Terry awarded about 74 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $43,322 in their early career. Delaware Technical Community College Terry graduates carry a median of $11,154 in student loans. Get the full general business/commerce details for Delaware Technical Community College Terry

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Montgomery County Community College came in at #20 for general business/commerce this year. Set in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a large public institution. Montgomery County Community College awarded about 171 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $36,274 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Montgomery County Community College

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Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Excelsior College earned the #21 position for general business/commerce this year. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit university. Excelsior College awarded about 110 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Excelsior College generally make around $53,553. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Excelsior College

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Prince Georges Community College landed the #22 spot for general business/commerce this year. Prince Georges Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Largo. There were roughly 45 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $56,960 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,837. Get the full general business/commerce details for Prince Georges Community College

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College Of Southern Maryland placed #23 among the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of La Plata. There were roughly 46 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Read more about the general business/commerce program at College Of Southern Maryland

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Union County College landed the #24 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public university. About 146 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Union County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Union County College generally make around $27,225. Typical student debt for the program is $6,456. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Union County College

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State University Of New York At New Paltz earned the #25 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. Typical student debt for the program is $21,530. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from State University Of New York At New Paltz

Rest of the Top 50 General Business/Commerce Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general business/commerce ranking:

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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
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Siena College
Loudonville, NY
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 94 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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