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Master’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing

207,209 Yearly Graduations
$62,264 Median Salary
49% Women
A master's degree in business, management and marketing is offered at 1,312 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 15.3% of business, management and marketing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 207,209 students earned their master's degree in business, management and marketing. This makes it the 1st most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in business, management and marketing is $62,264. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,477 and the high is $74,295.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for business, management and marketing students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in business, management and marketing. About 50.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 105,554
Women 101,655
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The racial-ethnic distribution of business, management and marketing master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14,809
Black or African American 23,840
Hispanic or Latino 20,602
White 96,410
International Students 31,742
Other Races/Ethnicities 19,806
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There are 1,312 colleges that offer a master’s degree in business, management and marketing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
5,838 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,838 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at WGU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
3,387 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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. The business, management and marketing program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 3,387 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2,987 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master'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, 2,987 people received their master's degree in business, management and marketing from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 62% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
2,659 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,659 people received their master's degree in business, management and marketing from Northwestern. About 34% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2,308 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 2,308 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UMGC. Of these students, 58% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2,249 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University - Shreveport is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Louisiana State University - Shreveport awarded 2,249 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

New York University

New York, New York
2,237 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,237 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at NYU. About 48% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,965 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,965 people received their master's degree in business, management and marketing from Grand Canyon University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,893 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master'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 1,893 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
1,759 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The business, management and marketing program at University of Southern California awarded 1,759 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California
1,758 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,758 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UAGC. Of these students, 58% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
1,744 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,744 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at Webster. Of these students, 53% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,723 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,723 people received their master's degree in business, management and marketing from Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

1,671 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The business, management and marketing program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 1,671 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1,505 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,505 master's degrees were handed out to business, management and marketing majors at UPenn. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

1,481 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The business, management and marketing program at Florida International University awarded 1,481 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#17

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
1,429 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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. The business, management and marketing program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 1,429 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#18

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
1,340 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in business, management and marketing. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,340 people received their master's degree in business, management and marketing from UT Dallas. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#19

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
1,318 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for business, management and marketing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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. The business, management and marketing program at Harvard University awarded 1,318 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
1,241 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia Southern University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in business, management and marketing. 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 1,241 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 122,843
Management Sciences & Methods 29,299
Accounting 18,187
Human Resource Management 9,750
Business & Commerce 8,488

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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