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15,936 Yearly Graduations
$58,051 Median Salary
$20,894 Median Debt
There are 612 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.5% of business, management and marketing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors

In 2020-2021, 15,936 earned their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. This makes it the 2nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing is $58,051. 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 $50,858 and the high is $67,937.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing is $20,894. 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, $27,253 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,125.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. About 53.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 7,345
Women 8,591
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The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management and marketing graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,024
Black or African American 2,323
Hispanic or Latino 1,642
White 7,889
International Students 1,360
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,698
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There are 612 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

823 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for business, management and marketing students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 823 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 77% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
812 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 812 people received their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing from Harvard. About 49% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
701 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DeVry University - Illinois is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 701 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at DeVry University - Illinois. About 65% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
654 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The business, management and marketing program at University of Iowa awarded 654 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#5

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
383 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 383 people received their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing from Penn State University Park. About 39% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

American College of Financial Services

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
295 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Financial Services comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The business, management and marketing program at American College of Financial Services awarded 295 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
292 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 292 people received their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing from Texas Tech. About 38% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

287 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston - Downtown is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. The business, management and marketing program at University of Houston - Downtown awarded 287 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
273 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Strayer University - Global Region comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 273 people received their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing from Strayer University - Global Region. About 71% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
265 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The business, management and marketing program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 265 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
253 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at SNHU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
252 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at USC. About 53% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

247 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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. The business, management and marketing program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 247 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#14

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
214 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 214 people received their graduate certificate in business, management and marketing from GWU. About 54% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
191 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at NC State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#16

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
179 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 179 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Walden University. About 70% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
171 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Wazzu. About 41% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

165 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UC. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
162 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in business, management and marketing. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 48% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
161 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 graduate certificates were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Mizzou. About 39% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Management Sciences & Methods 2,275
Human Resource Management 2,089
Finance & Financial Management 1,197
Accounting 1,091

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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