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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region

360 Colleges
$55,291 Avg Salary
$20,878 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management School for You

With 416,590 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, business administration and management is the #2 most popular major in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 360 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.

Check out the business administration programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Cal State Fullerton take out $14,696 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $198.

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#3

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

Out of the 360 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SDSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at SDSU accumulate an average of around $15,249 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $275, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Southern California is a great place for business administration and management students. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at USC accumulate an average of around $17,750 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $652, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at San Jose State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration and management schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #6, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from CSULB take out $14,986 in student loans while working on their degree.

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pomona.

On average, business administration graduates from Cal Poly Pomona take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $148.

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#8

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #8 on the list. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Francisco.

On average, business administration graduates from SFSU take out $16,235 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $221.

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#9

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.

On average, business administration graduates from Pasadena City College take out $6,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #10, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Sac State is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento.

Business Administration majors at Sac State take out an average of $13,783 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $128.

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University of Phoenix - California did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UOPX - California carry an average student debt load of $28,171. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $146.

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California State University - East Bay ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State East Bay is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Hayward.

Business Administration majors at Cal State East Bay take out an average of $16,250 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $183.

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California State University - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #13 on the list. Cal State LA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Cal State LA carry an average student debt load of $15,000.

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University of California - Riverside landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration and management programs. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public college with a very large student population.

Business Administration majors at UCR take out an average of $18,000 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $142, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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California State University - San Bernardino did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #15 on the list. CSUSB is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Bernardino.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at CSUSB take out is $13,750.

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With a ranking of #16, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Fresno State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fresno.

On average, business administration graduates from Fresno State take out $19,312 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#17

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #17 on the list. Coastline Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Fountain Valley.

Business Administration majors at Coastline Community College take out an average of $12,083 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Brandman University

Irvine, CA

Brandman University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Irvine, Brandman is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Business Administration majors at Brandman take out an average of $37,236 in student loans while working on their egree.

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California State University - Northridge landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration and management programs. CSUN is a fairly large public school located in the city of Northridge.

Business Administration majors at CSUN take out an average of $13,184 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#20

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

With a ranking of #20, Cerritos College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Cerritos College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Norwalk.

On average, business administration graduates from Cerritos College take out $9,177 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#21

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

With a ranking of #21, University of the People did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out is $17,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $319, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#23

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

University of La Verne ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from ULV carry an average student debt load of $26,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $333.

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California State University - San Marcos landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration and management programs. CSUSM is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of San Marcos.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from CSUSM carry an average student debt load of $18,750.

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With a ranking of #25, California State University - Chico did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the city of Chico, Chico State is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Chico State accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $365, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Business Administration & Management at California State University - Chico Report

#26

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA
#28

Sofia University

Palo Alto, CA
#29

Northcentral University

San Diego, CA
#30

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR
#31

National University

La Jolla, CA
#32

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA
#34

Chapman University

Orange, CA
#35

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
#37

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#39

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA
#40

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA
#42

Portland State University

Portland, OR
#43

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA
#44

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA
#45

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV
#47

Citrus College

Glendora, CA
#48

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#50

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 360 different Far Western US business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
52 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
53 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
54 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
55 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA
56 DeVry University - California Pomona, CA
57 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
58 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
59 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
60 California State University - Channel Islands Camarillo, CA
61 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
62 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
63 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
64 Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA
65 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
66 American River College Sacramento, CA
67 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
68 Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA
69 University of Hawaii - West Oahu Kapolei, HI
69 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
71 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA
72 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration and management colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 61,617
Washington 4,125
Oregon 2,584
Nevada 1,087
Hawaii 939
Alaska 369

Business Administration & Management is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

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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