Basic Certificates in Business Administration & Management
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Education Levels of Business Administration Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 34,964 students earned their basic certificate in business administration. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 172,408 |
| Master’s Degree | 128,188 |
| Associate’s Degree | 60,528 |
| Basic Certificate | 34,964 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6,490 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,965 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,604 |
Earnings of Business Administration Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for business administration majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for business administration majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in business administration. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15,015 |
| Women | 19,949 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business administration basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,143 |
| Black or African American | 6,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,216 |
| White | 15,425 |
| International Students | 1,253 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,823 |
Most Popular Business Administration Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 706 colleges that offer a basic certificate in business administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Miami Dade College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 54,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3,401 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at MDC. Of these students, 51% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Valencia College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3,247 people received their basic certificate in business administration from Valencia College. Of these students, 58% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Broward College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The business administration program at Broward College awarded 2,728 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 95,700 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,557 people received their basic certificate in business administration from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 51% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 72,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 1,129 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Lee College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,103 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at Lee College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Wake Technical Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 21,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 794 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at Wake Technical Community College. About 68% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Front Range Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 792 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at FRCC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Sinclair Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Sinclair Community College awarded 655 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded 500 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tarrant County College District is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Roughly 51,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 487 people received their basic certificate in business administration from Tarrant County College. About 69% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,208 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 478 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at Purdue. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Coastline Community College. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The business administration program at Coastline Community College awarded 447 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 365 people received their basic certificate in business administration from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Of these students, 51% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in business administration. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 336 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at Gateway. About 66% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Central Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in business administration. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 333 people received their basic certificate in business administration from CF. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Roughly 23,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 316 people received their basic certificate in business administration from FSCJ. Of these students, 63% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in business administration. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 303 basic certificates were handed out to business administration majors at Seminole State. Of these students, 77% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in business administration. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 282 people received their basic certificate in business administration from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. About 76% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for business administration majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Phoenix - California. Roughly 6,900 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 $16,752 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 279 people received their basic certificate in business administration from UOPX - California. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Business Administration Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 27,388 |
| Office Administration | 2,123 |
| Supply Chain Management | 1,117 |
| Operations Management | 1,070 |
| Organizational Leadership | 825 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business administration that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 12,037 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 10,337 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3,572 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2,713 |
| Business & Commerce | 2,657 |
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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