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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan

51 Colleges
$52,575 Avg Salary
$29,467 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, business administration & management was the most popular one in Michigan. In total, 9,225 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Michigan.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 51 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Business Administration & Management Colleges.

Top 10 Best Business Administration & Management Schools

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from U-M carry an average student debtload of $37,966. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $560, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in Michigan. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Michigan State take out is $36,375. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $535, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Kettering University

Flint, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kettering University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Flint, Kettering is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Kettering carry an average student debtload of $31,796.

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#4

Northwood University

Midland, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwood University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Midland.

On average, business administration graduates from Northwood take out $29,942 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Cleary University

Howell, MI

Out of the 51 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleary University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cleary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Howell.

Business Administration majors at Cleary College take out an average of $21,999 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $158.

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#6

Hope College

Holland, MI

Hope College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Hope take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $882, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Located in the city of Troy, Walsh is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Walsh take out is $39,394.

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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #8 on the list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.

Business Administration majors at GVSU take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $302, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #9, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from LCC take out $16,655 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Lansing Community College Report

#10

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Calvin take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Calvin University Report

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 10,252
Illinois 12,631
Indiana 6,843
Wisconsin 5,331

Business Administration & Management is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Business Administration Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

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