Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Support & Assistant Services
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Education Levels of Business Support Majors
In 2018-2019, 372 bachelor's degrees were awarded to business support majors. This makes it the 23rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in business support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 10,337 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,111 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 372 |
Earnings of Business Support Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business support is $21,300. 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 $18,100 and the high is $30,400.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in business support is $15,666. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,750 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,587.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $163.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in business support. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of business support bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
| White | 62 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Business Support Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in business support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for business support students seekinga bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 49 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at Bellevue University. Of these students, 35% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business support. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 34 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at UPR Humacao. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business support. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at UPR Arecibo. About 91% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at UPR Ponce. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from UPR Bayamon. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Carolina. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from UPR Carolina. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Universidad del Este. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year.
The business support program at Universidad del Este awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year.
The business support program at East Carolina University awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Valdosta State University. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at VSU. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at UPR Mayaguez. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Utuado comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from UPR Utuado. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dewey University - Hato Rey comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,535 per year.
The business support program at Dewey University - Hato Rey awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Cayey comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from UPR Cayey. About 91% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Weber State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business support. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,476 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from WSU. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,500 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to business support majors at Universidad Adventista de las Antillas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bayamon Central University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,450 per year.
The business support program at Bayamon Central University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in business support. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year.
The business support program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for business support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National University College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in business support from National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Caribbean University - Bayamon is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in business support. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year.
The business support program at Caribbean University - Bayamon awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Business Support Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | 173 |
| General Administrative Assistant | 115 |
| Traffic, Customs & Transportation | 49 |
| Business & Office Technology | 34 |
| General Office & Clerical Services | 1 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to business support that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 172,408 |
| Accounting | 53,997 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 46,736 |
| Marketing | 44,258 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,818 |
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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