by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how A-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #717 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #6 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 558 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 717 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in business administration from A-State. This makes it the #490 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from A-State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,007 a year. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at A-State was $552 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from A-State. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
A-State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from A-State make a median salary of $71,917 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 53 |
| Marketing | 40 |
| Accounting | 28 |
| Management Information Systems | 14 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 13 |
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