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. We've also included details on how Northwood ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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Northwood was ranked #189 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 Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwood University handed out 321 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 389 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 141 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Northwood. This makes it the #210 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwood go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,943 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 Northwood, business administration students borrow a median amount of $26,750 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 Northwood is $219 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwood paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,400 | $31,400 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,342 | $1,342 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 321 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 219 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the Northwood 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 Northwood Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwood make a median salary of $73,896 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 136 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Northwood in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Associate’s in business administration from Northwood in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Northwood University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 96 |
| Marketing | 55 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 52 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 39 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 17 |
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