Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 174,534 students 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 | 174,534 |
| Master’s Degree | 122,843 |
| Associate Degree | 63,763 |
| Basic Certificate | 40,893 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,948 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5,845 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,764 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business administration is $41,334. 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 $36,640 to a high of $47,138.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business administration is $26,545. 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, $30,094 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,509.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $266.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in business administration. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 92,549 |
| Women | 81,985 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12,401 |
| Black or African American | 19,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,996 |
| White | 87,164 |
| International Students | 10,146 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17,611 |
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 $16,153 per year. The business administration program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 5,939 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,968 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,061 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at WGU. Of these students, 51% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,451 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal State Fullerton. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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 $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,894 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from UAGC. About 45% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,809 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at American Military University. About 30% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The business administration program at San Diego State University awarded 1,770 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,723 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at San Jose State. About 46% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The business administration program at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona awarded 1,644 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The business administration program at Liberty University awarded 1,613 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,557 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at CSULB. Of these students, 46% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,521 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at SFSU. Of these students, 45% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,511 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 52% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,450 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Of these students, 56% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The business administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 1,449 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,224 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from AIU Online. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,105 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at CU - Boulder. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,035 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at USC. About 42% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,018 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at FHSU. About 56% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 983 people received their bachelor's degree in business administration from Sac State. Of these students, 48% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 51,042 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48,215 |
| Marketing | 45,122 |
| Business & Commerce | 24,850 |
| Human Resource Management | 11,722 |
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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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