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General Business Major: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

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Drexel LeBow’s general business program is for students seeking broad exposure to many areas of business. The recommended plan of study includes classes in economics, accounting, statistics, organizational behavior, critical reasoning and more. This field of study is ideal for those students who want to leave themselves open to many career choices within business.

Faster than Average

projected employment growth in business and financial occupations from 2024 to 2034

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$68,190

average starting salary for general business majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

General Business Career Outlook

A degree in general business prepares Drexel students to explore careers in all avenues of business including finance, marketing, real estate, sales, human resources, consulting and accounting. Industries with the largest growth potential for graduates with a general degree in business administration include fields such as banking, insurance, health care, retail, wholesale distribution, and scientific and technical services.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.

What Skills Will You Gain From Majoring in General Business?

A degree in general business touches several business disciplines and focuses on the development of the critical thinking skills and experience needed to become a dynamic well-rounded professional.

  • Business communication
  • Critical reasoning
  • Strategic analysis and decision-making
  • Management of information systems

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$20

median co-op hourly pay

class of 2024

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for general business majors include:

  • CHOP
  • Comcast
  • Estée Lauder/Northtec
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One of the best parts of LeBow is getting to meet and work with so many people that are willing to help and who you can look up to. I never thought I could present our research at a global conference — it was an incredible experience.

Isabella Santosusso ’21

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What Can You Do With a General Business Degree?

A degree in general business can prepare you to become a leader in a variety of industries including finance, marketing and sales.

Common Job Titles for General Business Graduates

  • Account Manager
  • Analyst
  • Business Owner
  • Consultant
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Purchaser
  • Recruiter
  • Store Manager

What Do General Business Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for general business graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $68,190. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Where Drexel LeBow General Business Graduates Work

Recent LeBow general business graduates have landed jobs at companies including:

  • Morgan Stanley
  • Netflix
  • NewYorkLife
  • Pennoni Associates, Inc.
  • TD Bank
  • TMNA, LLC
  • Vanguard

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations allow you to expand your local and national network while also broadening your skill set through professional development opportunities.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the MBA, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Economics and MS in Marketing.

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Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

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