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 #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $52,919 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 PLU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $45,978 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 PLU is $520 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLU. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were 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 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from PLU make a median salary of $58,626 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in business administration from PLU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 3 |
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