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 SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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SFSU was ranked #169 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 #20 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 1314 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 1,521 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SFSU. This makes it the #383 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 SFSU is $48,184. 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 SFSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $29,520 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 SFSU is $238 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,314 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from SFSU. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 501 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 333 |
| White | 191 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 112 |
| Other Races | 132 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SFSU make a median salary of $105,754. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a master's degree in business administration from SFSU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 62 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 21 |
| Human Resource Management | 8 |
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