Doctor’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management
Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,606 people earned their doctor's degree in business administration. This makes it the 10th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in business administration is $104,532. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $81,234 to a high of $106,776.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in business administration. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,749 |
| Women | 1,857 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 171 |
| Black or African American | 914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 |
| White | 1,137 |
| International Students | 508 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 659 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 227 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Northcentral University. Of these students, 58% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Northcentral University make a median salary of 104,532.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. 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, 135 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 61% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona business administration graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $104,532.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 62% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 104,532.
Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 92 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 45% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Liberty University make a median salary of 104,532.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Cumberlands. About 49% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 104,532.
Our Lady of the Lake University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,658 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from OLLU. Of these students, 76% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Our Lady of the Lake University business administration graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $104,532.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St. John Fisher College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Fisher. Of these students, 66% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at St. John Fisher College make a median salary of 104,532.
Columbia Southern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University. About 59% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia Southern University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $104,532.
The 11th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Temple. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $104,532.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is American InterContinental University - Online. 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, 40 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from AIU Online. Of these students, 39% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American InterContinental University - Online business administration graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $104,532.
Wilmington University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Wilmington University. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Wilmington University make a median salary of 104,532.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 26% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $104,532.
Concordia University, Wisconsin is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Concordia University, Wisconsin. Of these students, 79% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Concordia University, Wisconsin make a median salary of 104,532.
The 17th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from UF. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. University of Florida business administration graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $104,532.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from USF Tampa. Of these students, 33% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $104,532.
Antioch University - Midwest is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,164 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Antioch University McGregor. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in business administration at Antioch University - Midwest make a median salary of 104,532.
Converse College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Converse. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Converse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $104,532.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Methods | 332 |
| Human Resource Management | 266 |
| Business & Commerce | 232 |
| Hospitality Management | 59 |
| Accounting | 53 |
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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