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 Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in general business from Eastern. This makes it the #81 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $41,502. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, general business students borrow a median amount of $19,445 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from Eastern. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Eastern does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a master's degree in general business from Eastern. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 58 |
| Marketing | 49 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 36 |
| Business Administration & Management | 33 |
| Construction Management | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.