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Doctor’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing

3,737 Yearly Graduations
$71,346 Median Salary
48% Women
There are 291 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in business, management and marketing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 34 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 19.1% of business, management and marketing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,737 doctor's degrees were awarded to business, management and marketing majors. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business, management and marketing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 207,209
Graduate Certificate 15,936
Doctor’s Degree 3,737

Earnings of Business, Management & Marketing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in business, management and marketing is $71,346. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,333 to a high of $90,744.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. About 52.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,944
Women 1,793
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The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management and marketing doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 144
Black or African American 838
Hispanic or Latino 212
White 1,236
International Students 712
Other Races/Ethnicities 595
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There are 291 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in business, management and marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
296 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for business, management and marketing students seekinga doctor's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 296 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Walden University. Of these students, 47% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
259 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 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 $16,881 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Northcentral University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

166 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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 $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from UOPX - Arizona. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
166 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from Capella University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
126 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanderbilt University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 67% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
103 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Regent. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

95 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. About 31% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
92 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Liberty University awarded 92 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
78 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 19,100 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 $4,282 per year. The business, management and marketing program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 78 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

54 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UMGC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#11

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California
50 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from UAGC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#12

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas
47 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Our Lady of the Lake University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,650 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Our Lady of the Lake University awarded 47 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#13

St. John Fisher College

Rochester, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St. John Fisher College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,054 per year. The business, management and marketing program at St. John Fisher College awarded 46 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
42 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia Southern University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Columbia Southern University awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
42 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Temple University awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

40 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American InterContinental University - Online comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from AIU Online. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#17

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
37 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their doctor's degree in business, management and marketing from Wilmington University. About 49% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
36 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Charleston comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UC. About 47% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
36 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UMN Twin Cities.

#20

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
33 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Concordia University, Wisconsin. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 doctor's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 2,764
Human Resource Management 278
Business & Commerce 247
Management Sciences & Methods 127
Other Business & Marketing 59

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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