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Business and management


What are business and management majors?

Business and management programs offer a variety of courses that will prepare you for a career in business. You’ll typically take classes in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations management to learn the skills necessary to run a successful business. Many business and management programs also offer internships or practicum experiences as part of the coursework, which will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

How much do business and management majors make?

Business and management graduates typically make between $45,000 and $115,000 per year. The national average of reported salaries for business and management degrees is $73,000. The highest paying major within business and management is Management sciences and information systems with an average salary of $95,000. The lowest paying major within business and management is Hospitality and tourism management with an average salary of $54,000.
Business and management majorsAverage salarySalary
Management sciences and information systems$95,000
Managerial economics$90,000
E-commerce$78,000
Logistics and supply chain management$78,000
Operations management$78,000
International business$74,000
Business$73,000
Marketing$70,000
Human resources$65,000
Hospitality and tourism management$54,000

Popular business and management majors by degrees awarded

On average, around 393,200 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all business and management fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within business and management was business with 189,168 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 79,518 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was e-commerce with 144 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 12 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, business and management majors are some of the most common among undergraduate students.