Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing
Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 387,394 people earned their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing. This makes it the 1st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business, management & marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 387,394 |
| Master’s Degree | 213,098 |
| Associate Degree | 100,860 |
| Basic Certificate | 88,558 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18,065 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16,513 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,722 |
Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing is $49,160. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $42,667 to a high of $56,813.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing is $26,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,123 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,555.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. About 53.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 208,911 |
| Women | 178,483 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29,474 |
| Black or African American | 33,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59,404 |
| White | 212,099 |
| International Students | 20,907 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31,808 |
Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,797 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in business, management & marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business, management & marketing students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,620 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from WGU. Of these students, 57% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Governors University business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,597 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UOPX - Arizona. About 63% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Phoenix - Arizona business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,204 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from SNHU. Of these students, 60% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
Florida International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,544 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from FIU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Florida International University business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,145 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from ASU - Tempe. About 41% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,144 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Penn State University Park. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
The 7th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,069 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Baruch. About 50% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Baruch graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
The 8th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,845 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UAGC. About 50% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Arizona Global Campus business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
The 9th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,596 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UCF. Of these students, 46% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Florida business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,531 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UGA. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing at University of Georgia make a median salary of 49,160.
The 11th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,523 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Cal State Fullerton. About 46% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 49,160.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,431 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UA. Of these students, 44% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 49,160.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,406 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UH. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,381 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UMGC. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. University of Maryland Global Campus business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
Grand Canyon University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,297 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Grand Canyon University. About 56% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
Florida State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,258 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Florida State. Of these students, 45% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing at Florida State University make a median salary of 49,160.
The 17th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,234 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from UofSC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. University of South Carolina - Columbia business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,205 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,160.
American Public University System comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,155 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from American Military University. Of these students, 34% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American Public University System business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,076 people received their bachelor's degree in business, management & marketing from IU Bloomington. About 34% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington business, management & marketing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,160.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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