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. We've also included details on how CSUMB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at CSUMB was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #49 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Monterey Bay handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 150 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CSUMB. This makes it the #196 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,825 a year. 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 CSUMB, business administration students borrow a median amount of $27,404 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 CSUMB is $177 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Books and Supplies | $864 | $864 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,413 | $16,413 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,005 | $4,005 |
Learn more about CSUMB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 265 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from CSUMB. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
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, 50% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Monterey Bay with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the CSUMB business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUMB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at CSUMB make a median salary of $87,863. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 109 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUMB, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Monterey Bay with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at California State University - Monterey Bay.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 20 |
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