by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce.
In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in general business from Northwestern. This makes it the #25 most popular school for general business 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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Northwestern does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $188,890 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
Of the 112 students who graduated with a Master’s in general business from Northwestern in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,675 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 351 |
| Business Administration & Management | 347 |
| Marketing | 244 |
| Human Resource Management | 44 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.