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 PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in business administration from PLU. This makes it the #704 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,050 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,334 for all business administration students.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from PLU make a median salary of $59,828 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $20,959 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,545.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at PLU is $520 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
The business administration program at PLU awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in business administration from PLU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 8 |
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