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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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SDSU was ranked #165 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 1875 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 1,770 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 133 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SDSU. This makes it the #221 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $46,275. 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 SDSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $33,795 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 SDSU is $260 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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The business administration program at SDSU awarded 1,875 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 269 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 482 |
| White | 774 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 101 |
| Other Races | 200 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SDSU make a median salary of $84,731. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 85 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SDSU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 108 |
| International Business | 97 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 15 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 12 |
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