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. In addition, we cover how ESU ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #1,026 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #11 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 113 students received their master’s degree in business administration from ESU. This makes it the #273 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 ESU is $40,528. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ESU was $462 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from ESU. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from ESU make a median salary of $72,171 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 147 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from ESU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 99 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Human Resource Management | 14 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 5 |
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