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. Also, learn how Salem ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Salem was ranked #1,192 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #7 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Salem. This makes it the #508 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,834 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 Salem, business administration students borrow a median amount of $19,793 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 $21,553.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Salem is $161 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem was $550 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $425 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $13,200 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from Salem in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Salem 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 Salem Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Salem make a median salary of $56,486. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 47 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Salem in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were 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 Salem University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 business administration majors earned their associate's degree from Salem. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem University with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| 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 Salem University.