Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degrees
There are 2,901 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Business, Management & Marketing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.8% of Business, Management & Marketing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 840,037 degrees were awarded toBusiness, Management & Marketing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business, Management & Marketing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18,440 |
| Associate’s Degree | 104,171 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 386,261 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 318,391 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,514 |
Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Business, Management & Marketing of $62,861 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,795 |
| 4 years | $62,861 |
| 5 years | $71,005 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102,926 |
| Women | 100,482 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business, Management & Marketing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,902 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 15,928 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,043 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 21,975 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 794 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 428 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5,364 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 11,842 | 5.8% |
| International Students | 36,132 | 17.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,983 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Business, Management & Marketing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15,591 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 14,221 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12,463 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,715 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,368 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 5,554 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Financial Services is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,372 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5,266 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 5,012 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,800 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 4,792 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 4,706 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,674 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,599 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 4,364 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,347 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,132 people received their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,086 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business, Management & Marketing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing. This school awarded 4,053 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Business, Management & Marketing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,799 master's degrees in Business, Management & Marketing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Business, Management & Marketing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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