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. In addition, we cover how CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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CSULB was ranked #228 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 #30 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 1566 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 1,557 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 135 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CSULB. This makes it the #218 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 CSULB is $45,751. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, business administration students borrow a median amount of $17,593 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 1,566 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSULB, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 380 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 |
| White | 268 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 91 |
| Other Races | 102 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from CSULB make a median salary of $88,562 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 197 students earned a master's degree in business administration from CSULB. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 77 |
| Accounting | 64 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 37 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 13 |
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