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2025 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Maryland

15 Colleges in Maryland
2,284 General Business Degrees Awarded
$51,660 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general business/commerce, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #16 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,284 degrees in general business/commerce annually.

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Choosing a Great General Business/Commerce School

Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Maryland The general business program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Business/Commerce rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Business/Commerce School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Business/Commerce Rankings by 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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in Maryland

The schools below may not offer all types of general business degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in General Business

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In MD
39 General Business Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you want to pursue a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MD
32 General Business Degrees Awarded

University of Maryland Global Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #179 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 32 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 General Business Degrees Awarded
15.1% Growth in Graduates

Mount St Mary's University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the rural area of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 106 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at The Mount in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the general business program make an average of $46,859 for their early career.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
129 General Business Degrees Awarded
$52,329 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Baltimore if you wish to pursue a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 129 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UB in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program report average early career earnings of $52,329.

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Montgomery College crest
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
430 General Business Degrees Awarded
$29,449 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #256 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Montgomery College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 430 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program report average early career income of $29,449.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In MD
81 General Business Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 81 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at CSM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general business/commerce from College of Southern Maryland

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MD
77 General Business Degrees Awarded

PGCC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Largo. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means PGCC is a great college overall.

There were about 77 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at PGCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Prince George’s Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
88 General Business Degrees Awarded
23.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 88 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program state that they receive average early career income of $41,970.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MD
125 General Business Degrees Awarded

Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Bel Air. This college ranks 30th out of 35 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 125 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Harford Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MD
80 General Business Degrees Awarded

AACC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold. A Best Colleges rank of #523 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means AACC is a great college overall.

There were about 80 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general business/commerce from Anne Arundel Community College

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 2,335
New York 333 2,265
New Jersey 273 676
District of Columbia 188 1,002
Delaware 175 64

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General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

General Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 2,284

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Majors Similar to General Business

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 6,862
Accounting 1,411
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 1,298
Human Resource Management 729
Finance & Financial Management 718
Marketing 497
Management Information Systems 323
Hospitality Management 116
Entrepreneurial Studies 44
International Business 41

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