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, and more. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #1,312 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #41 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in business administration from EIU. This makes it the #579 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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Of the 22 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from EIU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at EIU make a median salary of $64,062. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 business administration majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 31 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 22 |
| Accounting | 21 |
| Construction Management | 10 |
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