Graduate Certificates in Business Administration & Management
Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,027 people earned their graduate certificate in business administration. This makes it the 2nd most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business administration is $87,333. 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 $67,044 to a high of $107,623.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in business administration. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,561 |
| Women | 3,466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 429 |
| Black or African American | 1,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| White | 3,573 |
| International Students | 320 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 719 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 466 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
DeVry University - Illinois tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 416 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 55% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 87,333.
University of Houston - Downtown is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UH Downtown. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that UH Downtown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Iowa. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. University of Iowa business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 137 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Penn State University Park. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 137 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from SNHU. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
The 6th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Webster. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Webster graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
The 7th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 131 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 57% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Missouri State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Missouri State University - Springfield business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 116 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Liberty University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
The 11th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from USC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. University of Southern California business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Champlain College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Champlain. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Champlain College business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 54% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Harvard. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at Harvard University make a median salary of 87,333.
The 15th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 88 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from American Military University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at American Public University System make a median salary of 87,333.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Of these students, 64% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at Colorado State University - Global Campus make a median salary of 87,333.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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, 80 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UMGC. Of these students, 62% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
North Carolina State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from NC State. Of these students, 39% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UST MN. About 57% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at University of St Thomas Minnesota make a median salary of 87,333.
Babson College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Babson College. About 54% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at Babson College make a median salary of 87,333.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
| Accounting | 771 |
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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