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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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NAU was ranked #163 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 #6 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 328 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 151 students received their master’s degree in business administration from NAU. This makes it the #195 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,884 a year. 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 NAU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $41,954 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 NAU is $359 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from NAU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at NAU make a median salary of $66,462. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a master's degree in business administration from NAU. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 209 |
| Hospitality Management | 200 |
| Marketing | 169 |
| Accounting | 77 |
| Management Information Systems | 71 |
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