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. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #685 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #29 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SIUC. This makes it the #752 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2021, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,679 a year. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SIUC make a median salary of $74,741. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, business administration students borrow a median amount of $27,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,545 for all business administration majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 21 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUC, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from SIUC. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 144 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 55 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Marketing | 28 |
| Hospitality Management | 21 |
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