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 SSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at SSU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sonoma State University handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 403 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SSU. This makes it the #448 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 SSU is $55,001. 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 SSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $31,291 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 SSU is $257 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 | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $822 | $822 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,770 | $15,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Learn more about SSU tuition and fees.
The business administration program at SSU awarded 421 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Online degrees for the SSU 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 SSU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from SSU make a median salary of $93,663 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 business administration majors earned their master's degree from SSU. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sonoma State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Sonoma State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.