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 #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $46,950. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at PFW paid an average of $741 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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Of the 131 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general business from PFW in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 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 | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the PFW general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PFW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at PFW make a median salary of $99,288. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
The general business program at PFW awarded 65 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 61 |
| Hospitality Management | 6 |
| Human Resource Management | 5 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 |
| Accounting | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.