Master’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing
Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 213,098 people earned their master's degree in business, management & marketing. This makes it the 1st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business, management & marketing at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 387,394 |
Master’s Degree | 213,098 |
Associate Degree | 100,860 |
Basic Certificate | 88,558 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 18,065 |
Graduate Certificate | 16,513 |
Doctor’s Degree | 4,722 |
Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in business, management & marketing is $71,067. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $63,009 and the high is $83,982.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for business, management & marketing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in business, management & marketing. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 108,070 |
Women | 105,028 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management & marketing master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 16,748 |
Black or African American | 22,413 |
Hispanic or Latino | 22,567 |
White | 96,197 |
International Students | 34,676 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 20,497 |
Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,312 colleges that offer a master’s degree in business, management & marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,838 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from WGU. Of these students, 52% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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, 3,387 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from SNHU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in business, management & marketing at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 71,067.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. 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, 2,987 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 61% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
The 4th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,659 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Northwestern. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2,308 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UMGC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Maryland Global Campus business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
The 6th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,249 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Louisiana State University - Shreveport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,237 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from NYU. About 52% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
The 8th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,965 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Grand Canyon University. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in business, management & marketing at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 71,067.
Liberty University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,893 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Liberty University. Of these students, 47% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,759 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from USC. Of these students, 50% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,758 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UAGC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. The University of Arizona Global Campus business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
Webster University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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, 1,744 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Webster. About 51% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Webster graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,723 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Columbia. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
The 14th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,671 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UIUC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
The 15th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,505 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UPenn. About 49% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
The 16th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,481 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from FIU. Of these students, 57% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 1,429 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from DeVry University - Illinois. About 60% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in business, management & marketing at DeVry University - Illinois make a median salary of 71,067.
The 18th most popular school in the country for business, management & marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,340 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from UT Dallas. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. The University of Texas at Dallas business, management & marketing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,067.
Harvard University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 1,318 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Harvard. About 47% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,067.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management & marketing. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,241 people received their master's degree in business, management & marketing from Columbia Southern University. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in business, management & marketing at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of 71,067.
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*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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