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 SMU MN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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SMU MN is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #159 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 250 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SMU MN. This makes it the #104 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU MN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,290 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU MN paid an average of $1,420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,720 | $10,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the SMU MN 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 SMU MN Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SMU MN make a median salary of $88,244. 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 SMU MN awarded 210 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 63 |
| Accounting | 52 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 9 |
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