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2023 Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools

376 Colleges
$42,058 Avg Salary
$28,414 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 416,590 business administration and management students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 376 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for business administration majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for business administration and management students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 60% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,649. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $146.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 3,061 students majoring in business administration at WGU, 49% are male and 51% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from WGU carry an average student debtload of $25,679.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 30% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at American Military University take out an average of $25,941 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Out of the 376 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $31,845 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $272, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

Women make up 56% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $39,243 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $144.

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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $27,165.

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With a ranking of #8, American InterContinental University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 42% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 58% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from AIU Online take out $44,808 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $116.

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Fort Hays State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

Of the 1,018 students majoring in business administration at FHSU, 44% are male and 56% are female.

Business Administration majors at FHSU take out an average of $32,799 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #10, DeVry University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 62% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $42,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $107.

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#11

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 50% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,898 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a very large student population.

About 58% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 42% are male.

Business Administration majors at Purdue University Global take out an average of $44,459 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#13

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 721 students majoring in business administration at Capella University, 40% are male and 60% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Capella University accumulate an average of around $34,426 in student debt.

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#14

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from Bellevue University take out $28,517 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#15

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Parkville.

Women make up 42% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from Park University take out $24,300 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Greenwood Village.

Of the 522 students majoring in business administration at Colorado State University - Global Campus, 52% are male and 48% are female.

Business Administration majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out an average of $31,470 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #17, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

Women make up 17% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Embry-Riddle Worldwide carry an average student debtload of $23,376. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $429.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. OSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.

Of the 437 students majoring in business administration at OSU, 56% are male and 44% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at OSU accumulate an average of around $24,099 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $313, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

About 45% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 55% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from UF take out $18,856 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $236.

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With a ranking of #20, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their online bachelor’s degree. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

About 55% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 45% are male.

Business Administration majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $25,408 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $315.

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#21

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Brandman University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Brandman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

Women make up 48% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Brandman take out an average of $34,182 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Eastern Florida State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Cocoa, EFSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 34% are male.

Business Administration majors at EFSC take out an average of $25,754 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#23

Post University

Waterbury, CT

Post University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 76% are male.

Business Administration majors at Post University take out an average of $32,863 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#24

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

St Petersburg College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.

Of the 390 students majoring in business administration at SPC, 38% are male and 62% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $30,464.

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#25

Northwood University

Midland, MI

Northwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Midland.

Women make up 52% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Northwood take out an average of $29,960 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $218, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#26

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
#26

Franklin University

Columbus, OH
#28

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#30

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV
#31

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#32

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX
#34

South Texas College

McAllen, TX
#35

Excelsior College

Albany, NY
#36

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#37

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#38

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS
#39

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL
#40

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN
#41

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#42

National University

La Jolla, CA
#46

Baker College

Owosso, MI
#47

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL
#48

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#49

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 376 different United States business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA
52 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
53 Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies Fort-Wayne, IN
54 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
54 Monroe College Bronx, NY
56 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
57 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
58 Bethel University McKenzie, TN
59 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
60 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
61 Athens State University Athens, AL
62 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
63 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
64 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
64 Berkeley College - New York New York, NY
66 Lakeland University Plymouth, WI
67 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
68 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
69 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
70 DeVry College of New York New York, NY
70 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
72 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
73 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
74 University of La Verne La Verne, CA
74 Golden Gate University - San Francisco San Francisco, CA

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One of 21 majors within the area of study, business administration and management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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