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Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 232 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.

Check out the business administration bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

DeVry University - Illinois

Naperville, IL

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Naperville.

Of the 871 students majoring in business administration at DeVry University - Illinois, 36% are male and 64% are female.

Business Administration majors at DeVry University - Illinois take out an average of $35,972 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $108.

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#2

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Great Lakes Region . U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

Of the 598 students majoring in business administration at U-M, 60% are male and 40% are female.

On average, business administration graduates from U-M take out $17,555 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $560.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 232 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from Michigan State take out $20,649 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $535.

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#5

Northwood University

Midland, MI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Northwood University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Great Lakes Region . Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Midland.

Women make up 53% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Northwood take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,973. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.

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#6

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 44% are male.

Business Administration majors at Franklin University take out an average of $24,337 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. IWU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.

Women make up 60% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from IWU take out $32,559 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 237 students majoring in business administration at UW - Green Bay, 44% are male and 56% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UW - Green Bay accumulate an average of around $18,623 in student debt.

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#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

With a ranking of #9, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 42% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $26,691 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $289.

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Kent State University at Kent came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 35% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Kent State take out an average of $24,090 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.

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With a ranking of #11, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

Of the 242 students majoring in business administration at Ohio State, 56% are male and 44% are female.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Ohio State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,632. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $408.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. OHIO Athens is a fairly large public school located in the town of Athens.

Women make up 46% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at OHIO Athens accumulate an average of around $20,859 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $325, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 67% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at SIUE take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,710. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $209.

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#14

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 48% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $20,944 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $196.

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#15

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 182 students majoring in business administration at Baker College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $29,626 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $85.

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#16

Indiana University - East

Richmond, IN

Indiana University - East landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. IU East is a small public school located in the rural area of Richmond.

About 47% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 53% are male.

Business Administration majors at IU East take out an average of $18,602 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#17

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. University of Toledo is a large public school located in the large city of Toledo.

About 38% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 62% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from University of Toledo carry an average student debt load of $21,796. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $309.

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#18

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 239 students majoring in business administration at WMU, 62% are male and 38% are female.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at WMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,454. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $228.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Women make up 57% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debt load of $18,347.

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With a ranking of #20, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 196 students majoring in business administration at UW - Stout, 59% are male and 41% are female.

On average, business administration graduates from UW - Stout take out $21,543 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Tech - CPS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 51% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 49% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from Indiana Tech - CPS take out $29,378 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 194 students majoring in business administration at UC, 72% are male and 28% are female.

On average, business administration graduates from UC take out $21,140 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $408.

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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the distant town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 222 students majoring in business administration at UW - Whitewater, 72% are male and 28% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UW - Whitewater accumulate an average of around $21,230 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $270.

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#24

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

With a ranking of #24, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 47% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Eastern Michigan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,367. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $237.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

About 49% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 51% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UW - Eau Claire carry an average student debt load of $20,245.

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#26

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN
#28

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI
#30

Aurora University

Aurora, IL
#31

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
35 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI
36 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
37 DePaul University Chicago, IL
38 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
39 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
40 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
41 Hope College Holland, MI
42 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
43 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
44 Wright State University - Main Campus Dayton, OH
44 University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL
46 North Park University Chicago, IL

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration & management colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9,225
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.

  • 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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