2021 Best Colleges for Business Administration & Management
Approximately 362,652 business administration and management degrees were awarded to students last year in the United States. With so many options it can be a daunting task finding the best fit for you. This year's Best Colleges for Business Administration & Management ranking analyzed 955 colleges and universities that offer a bachelor's degree in business administration and management. We look at over 20 factors to determine the top 15% of schools for Business Administration & Management students.
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Choosing a Great Business Administration & Management School
The business administration program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A Great Overall School
A school that excels in educating for a particular major must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Over 80% of the schools in this list are in the top 8% of our overall quality ranking while the lowest ranked school on the list is still in the top 13%.
Above Average Earnings After Graduation
A business administration and management degree from colleges on this list usually translates into higher than average salaries after graduation. While the average business administration and management bachelors degree from U.S. schools results in an average starting salary of $40,121, graduates of colleges on this list average $60,612.
Other Factors We Consider
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
- Major Focus - How much a school focuses on Business Administration & Management students vs. other majors.
- Major Popularity - How many other business administration and management students choose this school.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or a recognized business administration and management related accrediting body.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for Business Administration & Management students.
More Ways to Rank Business Administration & Management Schools
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Best Schools to Study Business Administration & Management in the United States
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for a Business Administration & Management degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Top 25 Best Business Administration Colleges
It's hard to beat University of California - Berkeley if you wish to study business administration and management. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 69th out of 1,715 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
University of California - Berkeley is a fairly popular university to study business administration in the United States with roughly 947 graduates in the most recent data year. Business Administration & Management students from University of California - Berkeley receive an earnings boost of about $15,988 above the average income of business administration and management graduates.
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It is hard to beat Babson College if you want to pursue business administration and management as a major. Babson College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of 67 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means Babson College is a great college overall.
There were about 1017 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this program at Babson College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate from the business administration program make an average of $57,900 in their early career salary.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a Business Administration & Management degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of 60 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
For those interested in something more advanced, UNC Chapel Hill also offers 2 different higher degree levels in business administration and management, the most popular of which is a Master's Degree. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill business administration and management students earn $11,188 more than the typical business administration grad.
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It's difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue business administration and management as a major. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of 34 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
In addition to its bachelor's programs, Emory offers a Master's Degrees in business administration and management. Students from the business administration and management degree program at Emory University earn $11,988 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Bentley is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of 63 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.
Bentley University is one of the most popular universities to study business administration in the United States with approximately 280 graduations in the most recent year we have data available. Students who complete this program state that they receive average early career earnings of $51,400.
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Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of 40 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
With 1730 individuals who completed this degree in the most recent year we have data available, University of Southern California is one of the most popular universities to study business administration in the United States. Soon after graduating, business administration students typically earn an average of $57,800 in their early careers.
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UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of 9 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 763 business administration and management students who graduated from this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. University of Pennsylvania business administration and management students earn $5,088 more than the average business administration grad.
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Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of 33 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.
There were approximately 438 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year. Business Administration & Management students from Carnegie Mellon University receive an earnings boost of approximately $16,188 over the average income of business administration and management majors.
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Located in the large suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 149th out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
With 792 individuals who graduated from this program in the most recent data year, Pepperdine University is one of the most popular universities to study business administration in the United States. After graduation, business administration students generally make an average of $54,600 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of 55 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were approximately 696 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates from the business administration and management degree program at Georgetown University get $3,988 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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William & Mary is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Williamsburg. This college ranks 73rd out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 525 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this program at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates of the business administration program earn around $61,300 for their early career.
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Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. This school ranks 82nd out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
For those interested in something more advanced, Georgia Tech also offers 2 different higher degree levels in business administration and management, the most popular of which is a Master's Degree. After getting their bachelor's degree, business administration students typically make around $57,700 at the beginning of their careers.
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URichmond is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of University of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of 64 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.
A popular major for business administration and management undergraduates, there were approximately 266 individuals who graduated from this program at URichmond in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, business administration students typically make an average of $53,000 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of 49 out of 1,715 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
In addition to its bachelor's programs, Boston U offers a Master's Degrees in business administration and management. Soon after getting their bachelor's degree, business administration students usually make around $56,300 at the beginning of their careers.
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Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of 61 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
With 357 individuals who graduated from this program in the most recent data year, Boston College is one of the most popular colleges to study business administration in the United States. After graduating, business administration students usually earn about $59,100 in their early careers.
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Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. This university ranks 102nd out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
For those interested in something more advanced, Texas A&M College Station also offers 2 different higher degree levels in business administration and management, the most popular of which is a Master's Degree. Students who graduate from the business administration program make around $53,100 for their early career.
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Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 107th out of 1,715 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 792 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this program at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, business administration students generally make about $59,200 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 92nd out of 1,715 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
A preferred major for business administration and management undergraduates, there were roughly 572 students who completed this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, business administration students generally earn around $60,700 at the beginning of their careers.
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Bryant is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Smithfield. This university ranks 228th out of 1,715 colleges for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.
Bryant University is one of the most popular universities to study business administration in the United States with roughly 143 graduates in the most recent data year. Students who complete this degree report average early career wages of $50,500.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. This university ranks 155th out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
A favorite major for business administration and management undergrads, there were about 807 learners who graduated from this program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. After graduation, business administration students typically make an average of $59,800 in their early careers.
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Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 118th out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
With 678 individuals who graduated from this program in the most recent year we have data available, University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the most popular universities to study business administration in the United States. Soon after graduation, business administration students typically earn around $53,600 in the first five years of their career.
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UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 124th out of 1,715 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 631 business administration and management individuals who graduated from this program at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after getting their bachelor's degree, business administration students generally earn around $56,500 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 91st out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 676 business administration and management students who graduated from this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate from the business administration program make an average of $57,900 in their early career salary.
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Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 174th out of 1,715 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
For those interested in pursuing a higher degree, Loyola Maryland also offers a Master's Degrees in business administration and management. After getting their bachelor's degree, business administration students usually earn about $49,900 in the first five years of their career.
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U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of 38 out of 1,715 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
For those interested in something more advanced, U-M also offers 2 different higher degree levels in business administration and management, the most popular of which is a Master's Degree. Students from the business administration and management program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make $16,288 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Colleges for Business Administration & Management badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 955 different United States business administration and management schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Business Administration & Management students that almost earned our Best Colleges for Business Administration & Management award.
Business Administration & Management by Region
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Rankings in Majors Related to Business Administration
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Business Administration & Management has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Business Administration
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Accounting | 87,112 |
| General Business/Commerce | 53,285 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 52,678 |
| Marketing | 48,756 |
| Human Resource Management | 22,258 |
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Notes and References
- The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.
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Southern New Hampshire University
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Grand Canyon University (GCU)
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Northcentral University
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Colorado Technical University (CTU)
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