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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Alabama

14,742 Business, Management & Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Business, Management & Marketing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Alabama

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,700
Master’s Degree 3,910
Associate Degree 925
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 684
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 684
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 684
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 269
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 269
Post-Master’s Certificate 186
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 186
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
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Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 421,080 people employed in jobs related to a business, management and marketing degree, compared to 34,973,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a business, management and marketing grad in the state is $61,140, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in AL

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa
2,986 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation.

#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach
2,623 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,526 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Auburn University

Auburn
1,879 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham
948 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#5

Troy University

Troy
847 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,992. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%.

#6

University of North Alabama

Florence
552 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699.

#7

Faulkner University

Montgomery
465 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,500. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

#8

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville
446 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Athens State University

Athens
309 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,536 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Samford University

Birmingham
275 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in AL

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Economists 33% $101,420
Operations Research Analysts 31% $84,780
Statisticians 29% $59,370
Statistical Assistants 22% $38,100
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
Financial Managers 18% $114,980
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 18% $59,280
Business Professors 18% $85,800
Actuaries 17% $85,150
Management Analysts 16% $84,400
Training and Development Specialists 15% $57,110
Industrial Production Managers 15% $96,770
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $63,100
Sales Workers 14% $0
Economics Professors 14% $101,090
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 14% $58,140
Financial Specialists 13% $72,500
Training and Development Managers 13% $105,180
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 12% $70,580
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12% $119,120
Insurance Sales Agents 12% $57,610
Personal Financial Advisors 12% $80,510
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 12% $44,180
Purchasing Managers 11% $107,760
Human Resources Managers 11% $95,810
Loan Officers 10% $57,660
Cost Estimators 10% $55,910
Credit Counselors 10% $44,150
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 10% $36,510
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $100,790
Lodging Managers 10% $52,020
Logisticians 10% $89,030
General and Operations Managers 10% $100,980
Food Service Managers 10% $52,350
Cargo and Freight Agents 10% $50,550
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $82,330
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,290
Marketing Managers 9% $108,920
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 8% $33,860
Real Estate Appraisers 8% $46,470
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $61,290
Human Resources Specialists 8% $57,210
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 8% $56,630
Construction Managers 8% $86,350
Receptionists and Information Clerks 8% $25,430
Tax Preparers 7% $29,970
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Sales Managers 7% $103,890
Administrative Services Managers 7% $89,520
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7% $43,150
Customer Service Representatives 7% $30,940
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $58,270
Managers 6% $101,560
Sales Representatives 6% $45,650
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 5% $55,370
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $37,560
Sales Supervisors 5% $66,020
Brokerage Clerks 5% $49,350
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Purchasing Agents 3% $0
Real Estate Sales Agents 2% $51,170
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 2% $55,420
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $51,000
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $53,590
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Dispatchers 0% $35,960
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 0% $36,330
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Slot Supervisors 0% $0
Gaming Supervisors 0% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 0% $113,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,140
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $65,650
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -3% $0
Office Clerks -3% $24,050
Editors -4% $0
Chief Executives -4% $189,920
New Accounts Clerks -5% $34,640
Insurance Underwriters -5% $59,650
Procurement Clerks -6% $42,060
Computer Programmers -7% $82,410
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -7% $34,650
Bill and Account Collectors -7% $32,920
Labor Relations Specialists -8% $19,950
Travel Agents -9% $40,370
Advertising Sales Agents -10% $34,690
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -18% $59,080
Data Entry Keyers -21% $30,350
Word Processors and Typists -32% $36,070

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