by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 134 U.S. colleges awarded 4,825 degrees and certificates in Other Business, Management & Marketing. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 68% of graduates. College Factual ranks 53 schools in its 2027 Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $54,658 one year after completing, rising to $76,035 after four years.
Business is a wide field with many majors available depending on your interest. Students who major in Business, Management and Marketing, Other usually choose a niche area of study that is not reflected in the more common majors. One example of this is a specialization in Taxation.
Tax professionals work with individuals and companies to provide tax advice and management services. Taxation is a branch of accounting, and prepares students for personal as well as corporate services. The fact that taxes are a constant in our lives means that tax professionals are rarely without work. This is an ideal field for students who are good with numbers and interested in finance.
While focusing on this major, you will be taking courses in partnership tax, corporate tax, gift and estate tax, state and local tax, business law, finance, tax research, and tax planning. This major is typically offered as a Master's degree, after receiving Bachelors in Accounting; however a Taxation degree can be earned as a Bachelor's degree in some institutions.
A major in Other Business, Management & Marketing covers Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other business, management & marketing is a popular field of study, with 4,825 degrees awarded annually. 134 colleges award other business, management & marketing degrees, an average of 36 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,484.
By level, the 4,825 awards include 66 certificates, 76 associate degrees, 3,305 bachelor’s degrees, 1,347 master’s degrees and 9 doctorates.
Women earned 44% of other business, management & marketing degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,140 of 4,825). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,356) and Hispanic or Latino (754), and international students earned 751.
College Factual ranks 53 schools in its 2027 Best Other Business, Management & Marketing Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees, 27 for bachelor’s degrees and 17 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other business, management & marketing schools within 19 states. In all, 134 colleges offer other business, management & marketing programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Business, Management & Marketing Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other business, management & marketing credential is the bachelor’s degree: 3,305 of the 4,825 awarded in the latest year.
Almost any area in business requires people skills as you are often interacting and working with others. Strong communication skills will help you sell your services or product, as well as create harmonious business relationships.
An interest in numbers and finance is also critical. A business cannot grow unless it is profitable. Someone who works in taxation will need advanced math skills as they take classes in accounting, business, calculus, and statistics. The ability to focus and pay close attention to details is also helpful in this major.
How long an other business, management & marketing degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 66 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3,305 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,347 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 9 |
Graduates with a degree in Taxation can become a Tax Planner or Tax Examiner for the government or for various businesses. A Tax Auditor makes sure that tax deductions and credits are legal and verify that calculations are done correctly. These auditors work in the office, however will travel to meet clients. The demand for these professionals is rising significantly. Another career path you could follow is that of a Financial Analyst.
Students who explored other niche majors in the business field could work in sales, marketing, advertising, business strategy and consulting or become an entrepreneur. Business often attracts adventurous individuals who like to strike out on their own path.
Other Business, Management & Marketing graduates earn a median $54,658 one year after completing their program, $76,035 after four years and $65,123 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,658 |
| 4 years | $76,035 |
| 5 years | $65,123 |
Source: College Scorecard.
Other Business, Management & Marketing includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (4,825). It has 21 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 879,324 degrees a year; the largest are Business Administration, Management and Operations (421,752), Accounting and Related Services (86,793) and Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (68,298). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4,825 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 421,752 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 86,793 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 68,298 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 61,663 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 60,422 |
| Marketing | 56,635 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 27,822 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 15,088 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 14,895 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 13,200 |
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