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 CLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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CLU was ranked #199 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Lutheran University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CLU. This makes it the #318 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at CLU is $55,234. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CLU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $48,939 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at CLU is $353 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CLU was $1,615 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,880 | $49,880 |
| Fees | $790 | $790 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $936 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,734 | $17,734 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,046 | $4,046 |
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The business administration program at CLU awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
CLU 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 CLU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at CLU make a median salary of $107,188. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at CLU awarded 93 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at California Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 47 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 35 |
| Accounting | 28 |
| Marketing | 26 |
| Human Resource Management | 7 |
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