by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RWU ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #577 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #8 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in business administration from RWU. This makes it the #752 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,991 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 RWU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $71,709 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at RWU paid an average of $1,764 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Learn more about RWU tuition and fees.
Of the 40 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RWU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RWU does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RWU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from RWU make a median salary of $55,305 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from RWU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 64 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
| Construction Management | 39 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| International Business | 8 |
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