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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #36 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 726 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 865 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Cal State LA. This makes it the #320 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,062 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, business administration students borrow a median amount of $17,633 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 726 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal State LA. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 160 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 411 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State LA make a median salary of $90,686 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 56 |
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