by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how BVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at BVU was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buena Vista University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at BVU is $48,810. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from BVU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BVU does not offer an online option for its general business 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Buena Vista University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 86 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
| Marketing | 20 |
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