Graduate Certificates in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,593 people earned their graduate certificate in business administration. This makes it the 2nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 122,917 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6,593 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,511 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business administration is $67,937. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,239 and the high is $67,937.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business administration is $46,692. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,692 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $39,269.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in business administration. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,187 |
| Women | 3,406 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 409 |
| Black or African American | 1,029 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 830 |
| White | 3,210 |
| International Students | 322 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 793 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 466 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
DeVry University - Illinois tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 416 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 60% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston - Downtown comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UH Downtown. Of these students, 59% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Iowa. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Penn State University Park. About 32% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from SNHU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Webster University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Webster. About 48% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Missouri State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 34% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from USC. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Champlain College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Champlain. About 54% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Harvard. Of these students, 72% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from American Military University. About 35% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UMGC. Of these students, 55% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from NC State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business administration. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,619 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UST MN. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Babson College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business administration. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $89,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Babson College. Of these students, 48% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 3,056 | |
| 1,016 | |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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