by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how BVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at BVU was ranked #870 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #21 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buena Vista University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in business administration from BVU. This makes it the #863 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,385 a year. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BVU paid an average of $1,352 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,190 | $40,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,896 | $10,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,561 | $2,561 |
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Of the 60 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from BVU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
BVU 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 BVU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at BVU make a median salary of $57,228. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in business administration from BVU. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Buena Vista University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 37 |
| General Business/Commerce | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
| Marketing | 20 |
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