Business Administration & Management Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,497 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Business Administration & Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.2% of Business Administration & Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 402,942 students earned theirBusiness Administration & Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business Administration & Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6,391 |
| Associate’s Degree | 63,272 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 160,404 |
| Master’s Degree | 168,442 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 3,454 |
Earnings of Business Administration & Management Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Business Administration & Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $63,883 |
| 5 years | $71,749 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Business Administration & Management students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,694 |
| Women | 1,930 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business Administration & Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,184 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 133 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 225 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,144 | 31.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 453 | 12.5% |
| International Students | 405 | 11.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business Administration & Management Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,586 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Business Administration & Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Phoenix-Arizona tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11,973 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 11,075 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,192 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 7,397 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,901 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4,601 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4,324 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,845 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,838 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,298 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 3,292 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 3,264 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,948 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,948 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American InterContinental University System is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,615 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 2,560 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,504 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Business Administration & Management majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,399 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. This school awarded 2,397 doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Business Administration & Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,248 people received their doctor's degree in Business Administration & Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Business Administration & Management Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336,590 |
| Organizational Leadership | 15,674 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,497 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12,273 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Business Administration & Management that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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