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. In addition, we cover how Elmhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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Elmhurst was ranked #173 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Elmhurst. This makes it the #389 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 Elmhurst is $49,771. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, business administration students borrow a median amount of $33,033 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 Elmhurst is $340 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Elmhurst paid an average of $1,172 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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Of the 75 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Elmhurst, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Elmhurst make a median salary of $74,808 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a master's degree in business administration from Elmhurst. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 42 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 39 |
| Marketing | 29 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
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