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 CU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #1,290 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #29 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CU. This makes it the #469 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,538 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU was $1,110 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 | $26,640 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,360 | $10,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,340 | $5,340 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the CU 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 CU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at CU make a median salary of $64,943. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Cumberland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 64 |
| Marketing | 13 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
| Accounting | 8 |
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