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 Ship ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #16 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Ship. This makes it the #379 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ship go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,677 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 Ship, business administration students borrow a median amount of $39,796 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 Ship is $416 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ship paid an average of $419 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,824 | $4,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,952 | $12,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,382 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ship. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ship are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Ship 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 Ship Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Ship make a median salary of $84,476 a year. 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 70 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Ship in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 95 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 59 |
| Accounting | 52 |
| Management Information Systems | 34 |
| Human Resource Management | 20 |
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