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. We've also included details on how ETSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #706 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 79 students received their master’s degree in business administration from ETSU. This makes it the #373 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,041 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 ETSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $23,079 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 ETSU is $168 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at ETSU make a median salary of $63,888. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students earned a master's degree in business administration from ETSU. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 72 |
| Accounting | 62 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 59 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 9 |
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