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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, Purdue came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Purdue. This makes it the #250 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,106 a year. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, business administration students borrow a median amount of $56,217 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 Purdue is $593 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 155 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from Purdue in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $103,280 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.
The business administration program at Purdue awarded 171 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a associate's degree in business administration from Purdue. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 334 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 221 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 142 |
| Marketing | 129 |
| Hospitality Management | 113 |
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