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CIP 52.0207 Business

Customer Service Management

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

53

2025 · 4 schools

International share

1.9%

1 international students

Bachelor's degrees

26

0.0% international

Master's degrees

27

3.7% international

Overview

Customer Service Management is a vital discipline focused on overseeing and enhancing the interactions between businesses and their customers. This field emphasizes the importance of customer satisfaction and loyalty, recognizing that exceptional service can be a key differentiator in today’s competitive marketplace.

Students pursuing a degree in Customer Service Management learn various strategies and techniques to effectively manage customer relationships. The curriculum often covers topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, service quality assessment, and customer feedback analysis. Additionally, students are trained in the use of technology and software tools that facilitate customer interactions and improve service delivery.

Moreover, Customer Service Management programs often incorporate real-world experiences through internships or projects, allowing students to apply their knowledge in practical settings. This experiential learning is crucial as it helps students understand the dynamic nature of customer service and the importance of adaptability in addressing diverse customer needs.

Graduates of this program are well-equipped to take on roles such as customer service managers, support specialists, and client relationship coordinators in various industries, including retail, hospitality, and technology. As businesses increasingly prioritize customer experience, the demand for skilled professionals in Customer Service Management continues to grow, making it a promising career path for those passionate about fostering positive customer relationships. Overall, this field not only contributes to business success but also plays a significant role in shaping customer perceptions and experiences.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates grew 179% and the international share went from 5.3% to 1.9%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
64.2%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
7.5%
Other
11.3%
Intl.
1.9%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 4 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 27 1
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 7 0
#208 University of North Texas Texas 16 0
— Bellevue University Nebraska 2 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,436,680 $35.33 $73,490
Administrative Services Managers 263,960 $62.44 $129,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.