Doctor’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
In 2018-2019, 2,604 earned their doctor's degree in business administration. This makes it the 13th most popular doctor's degree 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 | 128,188 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,604 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in business administration is $66,300. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,300 to a high of $78,800.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in business administration is $92,674. 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, $92,674 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $83,922.
The median monthly payment of a business administration graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $1,080.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in business administration. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,419 |
| Women | 1,185 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 891 |
| International Students | 451 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 478 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 202 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business administration students seekinga doctor's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 48,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,039 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 421 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Walden University. About 47% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northcentral University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,983 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 328 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Northcentral University. Of these students, 52% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 94,700 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 $16,752 per year.
The business administration program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 110 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,710 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 93 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. About 42% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
The business administration program at Capella University awarded 84 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 51,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 74 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 26% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year.
The business administration program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 65 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St. John Fisher College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year.
The business administration program at St. John Fisher College awarded 45 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 44,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year.
The business administration program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Our Lady of the Lake University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,326 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from OLLU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Roughly 38,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,956 per year.
The business administration program at Temple University awarded 38 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 53,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 34 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 38% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Management and Technology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at University of Management and Technology.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Rutgers Newark. Of these students, 48% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 85,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Liberty University. About 46% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wilmington University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Wilmington University. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,564 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus. Of these students, 58% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ashford University. Each year, around 32,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Ashford University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Stanford University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business administration. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,479 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in business administration from Stanford. Of these students, 27% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gardner - Webb University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business administration. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to business administration majors at Gardner - Webb. About 45% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 317 |
| Business & Commerce | 258 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 102 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 67 |
| International Business | 53 |
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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