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, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for business administration students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2022, 465 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern. This makes it the #40 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $224,402 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.
Of the 347 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Northwestern in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 101 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,675 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 351 |
| Marketing | 244 |
| General Business/Commerce | 112 |
| Human Resource Management | 44 |
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