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2027 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the New England Region

28 Colleges in the United States
3,071 General Business/Commerce Degrees Awarded
$56,711 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Business/Commerce degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for general business/commerce students.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in the New England 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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Leading the list is Northeastern University, our #1 school for general business/commerce. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northeastern University awarded about 1,250 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $95,394 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Northeastern University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. See the full general business/commerce program report for Harvard University

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Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 162 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $80,897 in the first couple years of their career. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong general business/commerce program will find one at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded about 39 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn around $91,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Brandeis University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general business/commerce, ranking #5. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Brandeis University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $55,806. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Brandeis University

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University Of Connecticut landed the #6 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 18 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $50,489 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,078. See the full general business/commerce program report for University Of Connecticut

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Northeastern University Global Network earned the #7 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 51 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $115,920. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $26,331 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Northeastern University Global Network

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Western New England University landed the #8 spot for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Western New England University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $70,597 in their early career. Western New England University graduates carry a median of $25,520 in student loans. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Western New England University

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth awarded about 33 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $59,287 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,973 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College placed #10 among the best general business/commerce schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Saint Anselm College in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $60,054 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full general business/commerce program report for Saint Anselm College

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Community College Of Rhode Island earned the #11 position for general business/commerce this year. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. Community College Of Rhode Island awarded about 81 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $39,680 in their early career. Community College Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $13,940 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Community College Of Rhode Island

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Northern Essex Community College placed #12 among the best general business/commerce schools. Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Haverhill. Northern Essex Community College awarded about 72 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Northern Essex Community College earn around $44,682 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Essex Community College graduates carry a median of $10,400 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Northern Essex Community College

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University Of New Hampshire At Manchester came in at #13 for general business/commerce this year. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a small public school located in the city of Manchester. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire At Manchester in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $57,378 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. See the full general business/commerce program report for University Of New Hampshire At Manchester

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

Emerson College placed #14 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 115 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Emerson College in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Emerson College earn a median of $40,654 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Emerson College

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle landed the #15 spot for general business/commerce this year. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine At Presque Isle awarded about 348 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $41,148 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,434. Read more about the general business/commerce program at University Of Maine At Presque Isle

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Vermont Technical College earned the #16 position for general business/commerce this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Randolph. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Vermont Technical College awarded about 11 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Vermont Technical College earn around $41,496 in the first couple years of their career. Vermont Technical College graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Vermont Technical College

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Colby Sawyer College
New London, NH

Colby Sawyer College landed the #17 spot for general business/commerce this year. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Colby Sawyer College awarded about 22 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Colby Sawyer College earn a median of $54,655 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,832 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Colby Sawyer College

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Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Nichols College placed #18 among the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the suburb of Dudley, Nichols College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Nichols College awarded about 59 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Nichols College earn a median of $44,801 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,356 to complete this degree. Get the full general business/commerce details for Nichols College

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Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Gardner. About 37 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $42,825 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,250. See the full general business/commerce program report for Mount Wachusett Community College

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Bristol Community College landed the #20 spot for general business/commerce this year. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Bristol Community College awarded about 14 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Bristol Community College earn around $35,815 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,480. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Bristol Community College

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Plymouth State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 84 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Plymouth State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $41,714 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Plymouth State University

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Westfield State University came in at #22 for general business/commerce this year. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Westfield State University graduates 54% of students within six years. Westfield State University awarded about 10 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. General Business/commerce graduates of Westfield State University earn a median of $41,862 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Westfield State University

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Quinsigamond Community College landed the #23 spot for general business/commerce this year. Quinsigamond Community College is a large public school located in the city of Worcester. About 45 general business/commerce degrees were awarded at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general business/commerce degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College generally make around $42,618. Students borrow a median of $18,490 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Quinsigamond Community College

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Greenfield Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Located in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a mid-sized public university. Greenfield Community College awarded about 14 general business/commerce degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general business/commerce degree from Greenfield Community College earn around $58,356 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,269. Read more about the general business/commerce program at Greenfield Community College

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Community College Of Vermont ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general business/commerce schools. Set in the rural area of Montpelier, Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 62 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general business/commerce program make about $37,307 in their early career. Community College Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full general business/commerce program report for Community College Of Vermont

Rest of the Top 28 General Business/Commerce Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general business/commerce this year:

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

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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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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