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 #981 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #34 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $55,633. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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, 71% 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SIUC make a median salary of $73,272. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 67 |
| Marketing | 28 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 14 |
| Hospitality Management | 14 |
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