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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina

114 Colleges
$43,757 Avg Salary
$29,924 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 North Carolina. In total, 10,255 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in North Carolina.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 114 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for business administration majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for business administration & management students. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Wake Technical Community College take out is $18,576.

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Out of the 114 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $30,250 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 $266.

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Out of the 114 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.

On average, business administration graduates from UNCW take out $21,778 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Duke carry an average student debt load of $80,630.

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#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for business administration & management students. ECU is a very large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at ECU take out is $28,197. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $285, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debt load of $28,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $179, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking. FTCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at FTCC accumulate an average of around $16,397 in student debt.

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#8

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

Gaston College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of around $25,356 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $116, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $23,086 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debt load of $52,520. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $460, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at WCU take out is $24,977. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $237, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #13 on the list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Pitt Community College take out is $17,743.

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#14

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

With a ranking of #14, Fayetteville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students. Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Fayetteville State University take out $28,218 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #15, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

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Appalachian State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration & management programs. Appalachian State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Boone.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $23,142. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $238, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Wake Forest University carry an average student debt load of $61,051.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina award.

Rank College Location
18 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
19 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
20 North Carolina Wesleyan College Rocky Mount, NC
21 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
22 Gardner - Webb University Boiling Springs, NC

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 17,913
Georgia 7,782
Tennessee 6,076
Louisiana 5,167
Virginia 11,019
West Virginia 4,543
Alabama 6,963
Mississippi 2,579
South Carolina 3,971
Arkansas 2,025
Kentucky 2,615

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, business administration & management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Business Administration Focus Areas

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

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).

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