Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management
Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161,468 people earned their bachelor's degree in business administration. 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 administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 161,468 |
| Master’s Degree | 120,872 |
| Associate Degree | 60,022 |
| Basic Certificate | 36,279 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7,027 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,953 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,606 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business administration is $45,741. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,331 and the high is $52,794.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business administration is $21,553. 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, $34,537 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,582.
The median monthly payment of a business administration graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $256.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in business administration. About 53.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86,154 |
| Women | 75,314 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11,989 |
| Black or African American | 17,498 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,989 |
| White | 79,863 |
| International Students | 7,296 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16,833 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,601 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business administration students seekinga 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, 5,939 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,741.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for business administration 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, 3,968 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration 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 $45,741.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. 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, 3,061 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from WGU. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Governors University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
California State University - Fullerton is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business administration. 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, 2,451 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal State Fullerton. About 46% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,741.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business administration. 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, 1,894 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from UAGC. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,741.
The 6th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. 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, 1,809 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from American Military University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business administration at American Public University System make a median salary of 45,741.
The 7th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 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, 1,770 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from SDSU. About 45% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Diego State University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
San Jose State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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, 1,723 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from San Jose State. About 45% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jose State University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 30,000 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, 1,644 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal Poly Pomona. About 38% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business administration at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona make a median salary of 45,741.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,613 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 49% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. 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, 1,557 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from CSULB. Of these students, 45% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
San Francisco State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 27,300 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, 1,521 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from SFSU. About 46% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business administration at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 45,741.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. 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, 1,511 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Grand Canyon University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Grand Canyon University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. 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, 1,449 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from UMGC. About 46% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,741.
American InterContinental University - Online is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business administration. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,169 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,224 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from AIU Online. About 35% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American InterContinental University - Online business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,105 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 34% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in business administration at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 45,741.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,018 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from FHSU. About 51% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fort Hays State University business administration graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,741.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. 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, 983 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Sac State. About 49% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Sac State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,741.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 11,863 |
References
*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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