Best colleges for Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed above.
134 U.S. institutions graduated 4,722 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 52.9999, a specialization of Business (CIP 52.99).
About Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services programs
Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other,' encompasses a broad range of instructional offerings in the field of business. This program is designed for students seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of various business disciplines, including management and marketing, that are not specifically categorized elsewhere. With 134 colleges across the U.S. offering this program, students have ample opportunities to pursue their educational goals. Ideal for individuals interested in entering the dynamic business world, this program caters to those who wish to develop versatile skills applicable in numerous industries. Graduates can expect to be well-prepared for various roles in business management and related fields, with a significant number earning their degrees each year.
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In the Business program, students will engage in coursework that covers essential business concepts, management strategies, and marketing principles. The curriculum is designed to equip students with critical thinking skills, effective communication techniques, and an understanding of organizational dynamics, preparing them for diverse roles in the business sector.
Credentials awarded
What Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree3,215 graduates / yr · 60 institutions68%
- Master's degree910 graduates / yr · 33 institutions19%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year346 graduates / yr · 13 institutions7.3%
- Associate's degree76 graduates / yr · 15 institutions1.6%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate72 graduates / yr · 21 institutions1.5%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years41 graduates / yr · 6 institutions0.9%
- Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years25 graduates / yr · 2 institutions0.5%
- Award of less than 12 weeks22 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.5%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship9 graduates / yr · 3 institutions0.2%
- Post-master's certificate6 graduates / yr · 2 institutions0.1%
Graduates over time
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 7,496 |
| 2013 | 6,659 |
| 2014 | 6,660 |
| 2015 | 6,766 |
| 2016 | 6,344 |
| 2017 | 5,796 |
| 2018 | 5,641 |
| 2019 | 5,744 |
| 2020 | 5,156 |
| 2021 | 4,703 |
| 2022 | 4,503 |
| 2023 | 4,772 |
| 2024 | 4,589 |
| 2025 | 4,722 |
Top 50 institutions for Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZPublicBachelor'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1,453 | 68% | — | $50,740 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZPublicBachelor's | 776 | 0% | — | $50,740 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University University Park, PAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearBachelor's | 364 | 86% | — | $56,412 |
| 4 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 302 | 78% | $48,448 | — |
| 5 | New York University New York, NYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 216 | 88% | $29,023 | $41,421 |
| 6 | The New School New York, NYPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 160 | 69% | $54,185 | — |
| 7 | Bentley University Waltham, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 113 | 87% | $31,677 | $70,365 |
| 8 | Columbus State University Columbus, GAPublicMaster's | 64 | 42% | — | — |
| 9 | Howard University Washington, DCPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 55 | 70% | $48,194 | — |
| 10 | University of Dayton Dayton, OHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sPost-degree cert. | 55 | 80% | $28,560 | — |
| 11 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NYPublicBachelor's | 53 | 64% | — | $44,675 |
| 12 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 49 | 43% | $34,565 | $80,842 |
| 13 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MIPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 37 | 81% | — | — |
| 14 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 36 | 59% | $23,704 | $24,948 |
| 15 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 35 | 73% | $33,454 | — |
| 16 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MOPublicBachelor'sPost-degree cert. | 32 | 64% | — | $60,645 |
| 17 | Essex County College Newark, NJPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 20% | — | — |
| 18 | Five Towns College Dix Hills, NYPrivate for-profitBachelor's | 28 | 55% | $22,977 | — |
| 19 | Marshall University Huntington, WVPublicBachelor's | 28 | 51% | — | — |
| 20 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 26 | 66% | $24,175 | — |
| 21 | The University of Montana Missoula, MTPublicAward of at least 2 but less than 4 academic yearsPost-degree cert. | 24 | 48% | — | — |
| 22 | Florida National University Hialeah, FLPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 24 | 31% | $24,775 | — |
| 23 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OKPublicAward of less than 12 weeks | 22 | 40% | — | — |
| 24 | Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SDPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 22 | 48% | $17,608 | — |
| 25 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 21 | 50% | $14,298 | — |
| 26 | San Diego State University San Diego, CAPublicMaster's | 21 | 76% | — | — |
| 27 | Kettering University Flint, MIPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 21 | 71% | $30,880 | — |
| 28 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NVPublicMaster's | 18 | 51% | — | — |
| 29 | Portland State University Portland, ORPublicBachelor's | 18 | 53% | — | $37,585 |
| 30 | South Georgia State College Douglas, GAPublicBachelor's | 18 | 16% | — | $39,584 |
| 31 | Miles College Fairfield, ALPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 17 | 16% | $16,735 | — |
| 32 | Amberton University Garland, TXPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 16 | — | — | — |
| 33 | Widener University Chester, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 15 | 68% | $29,049 | $42,408 |
| 34 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AKPublicAssociate's | 14 | 30% | — | — |
| 35 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FLPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 14 | 63% | $31,672 | — |
| 36 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 14 | 68% | $21,982 | — |
| 37 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 13 | 79% | $48,578 | — |
| 38 | University of Denver Denver, COPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 13 | 76% | $29,726 | — |
| 39 | Southwestern College Winfield, KSPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 13 | 36% | $26,868 | $53,543 |
| 40 | Webster University Saint Louis, MOPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 13 | 64% | $25,090 | — |
| 41 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 13 | 82% | $23,620 | $36,089 |
| 42 | University of Mary Bismarck, NDPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 12 | 67% | $16,753 | — |
| 43 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SCPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 12 | 52% | $23,698 | — |
| 44 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, ILPublicPost-degree cert. | 11 | 47% | — | — |
| 45 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OHPublicBachelor's | 11 | 51% | — | — |
| 46 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, ORPublicBachelor's | 11 | 54% | — | — |
| 47 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 11 | 60% | $25,987 | — |
| 48 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZPublicAssociate's | 10 | 42% | — | — |
| 49 | Riverside City College Riverside, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 10 | 37% | — | — |
| 50 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 10 | 56% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Business field (CIP 52.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 43 states & territories
Where Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Business programs offered there.
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, an Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year, or an Associate's degree.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 134 colleges in the U.S. offering the Business program.
What is the typical duration of the program?+
The duration varies depending on the degree pursued, ranging from a few months for shorter awards to four years for a Bachelor's degree.
What career opportunities are available after graduation?+
Graduates can pursue various roles in business management and marketing, with many opportunities available in the business sector.
What is the CIP code for Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services?+
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services is CIP 52.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Business (CIP 52.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services programs?+
134 U.S. institutions reported Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 43 states & territories, awarding 4,722 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Business graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Business graduates, so its figures match the Business program page.
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