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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CWU. This makes it the #834 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 CWU is $49,791. 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 CWU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $29,185 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 CWU is $253 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 257 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from CWU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 45 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in business administration from CWU. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 107 |
| Marketing | 50 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48 |
| Construction Management | 38 |
| Hospitality Management | 23 |
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