Graduate Certificates in Business Administration & Management
Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,027 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 | 120,872 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7,027 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,606 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business administration is $87,333. 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 $67,044 to a high of $107,623.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for business administration students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in business administration. About 50.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,561 |
| Women | 3,466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 429 |
| Black or African American | 1,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| White | 3,573 |
| International Students | 320 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 719 |
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. About 55% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DeVry University - Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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 $6,080 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, 64% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Houston - Downtown business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Iowa. Of these students, 45% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at University of Iowa make a median salary of 87,333.
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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from SNHU. About 48% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $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, 136 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Webster. Of these students, 50% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Webster University business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. About 57% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 87,333.
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 $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Missouri State. Of these students, 51% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at Missouri State University - Springfield make a median salary of 87,333.
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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 32% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $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, 109 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from USC. Of these students, 51% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at University of Southern California make a median salary of 87,333.
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 $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Champlain. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in business administration at Champlain College make a median salary of 87,333.
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 $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 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 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $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, 97 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Harvard. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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. Of these students, 34% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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 $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UMGC. About 62% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Global Campus business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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. About 64% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from NC State. About 39% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University business administration graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,333.
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 $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from UST MN. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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 $56,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in business administration from Babson College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that Babson College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,333.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
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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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