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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools

525 Colleges
$32,228 Avg Salary
$15,763 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate School for You

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 525 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for business administration and management students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Of the 1,212 students majoring in business administration at Ivy Tech Community College, 38% are male and 62% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, business administration graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,977.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

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

Business Administration majors at Sinclair Community College take out an average of $10,912 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 525 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Tarrant County College District landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

Women make up 66% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from Tarrant County College take out $19,076 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lone Star College System is a great place for business administration and management students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.

About 74% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 26% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $12,745 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 525 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 48% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, business administration majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $29,989 in student debt.

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#6

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Grand Island.

About 74% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 26% are male.

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#7

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Grossmont College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of El Cajon.

About 43% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 57% are male.

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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.

About 72% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 28% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at CNM take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,210.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.

About 79% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 21% are male.

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San Jacinto Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 74% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#11

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 79% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at El Centro College take out an average of $19,592 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#12

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.

About 72% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 28% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at CGTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,091.

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#13

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a large student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 17% are male.

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Albany Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in business administration at Albany Technical College, 29% are male and 71% are female.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Albany Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $23,336.

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Madison Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 59% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Madison College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,724.

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With a ranking of #16, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their undergraduate certificate. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

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

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#17

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Women make up 49% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#18

South Plains College

Levelland, TX

South Plains College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 78% of the business administration majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #19, Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 22% are male.

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Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 62% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full Business Administration & Management at Chattahoochee Technical College Report

With a ranking of #21, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 72% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#22

Ventura College

Ventura, CA

Ventura College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Ventura College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ventura.

Women make up 46% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#23

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Located in the rural area of Oakwood, Lanier Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 64% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#24

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT

The University of Montana ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the small city of Missoula, UM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 73% of the business administration majors at the school.

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#24

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business administration and management programs. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in business administration at GTC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#26

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC
#28

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
#33

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA
#36

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA
#36

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
#38

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA
#41

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL
#41

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH
#41

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA
#44

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
#44

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC
#44

Clark State Community College

Springfield, OH

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 525 different United States business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
47 Randolph Community College Asheboro, NC
52 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Martinsburg, WV
53 Snead State Community College Boaz, AL
54 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK
54 Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA
56 Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX
56 Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK
56 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
56 Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC
60 East Central Community College Decatur, MS
61 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA
61 Rogue Community College Grants Pass, OR
63 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
63 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
63 Lamar State College - Orange Orange, TX
66 Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC
66 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
66 Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD
69 Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC
69 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
69 El Camino College Torrance, CA
69 Norco College Norco, CA
69 Everett Community College Everett, WA
74 Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OK
74 Klamath Community College Klamath Falls, OR
76 Zane State College Zanesville, OH
76 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
76 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
76 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA
76 New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
81 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
81 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA
81 Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis, AR
81 Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI
81 Beaufort County Community College Washington, NC
81 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH
87 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL
87 North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS
87 Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA
87 Houston Community College Houston, TX
87 Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL
87 Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
93 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
93 Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO
93 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
93 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC
93 College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID
93 Skyline College San Bruno, CA
93 Mott Community College Flint, MI
93 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA
93 Jackson College Jackson, MI
102 Suncoast Technical College Sarasota, FL
102 Cerro Coso Community College Ridgecrest, CA
102 Bladen Community College Dublin, NC
102 Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College Rockford, IL
102 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
102 Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY
102 South Arkansas Community College El Dorado, AR

Business Administration & Management by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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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