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. Also, learn how PFW ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in general business from PFW. This makes it the #44 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 PFW is $41,756. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's general business program at PFW make a median salary of $76,891. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PFW, general business students borrow a median amount of $22,764 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 54 students who earned a master's degree in General Business/Commerce from PFW in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 84 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 |
| Hospitality Management | 7 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 2 |
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