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 SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #626 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 300 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 143 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SIUE. This makes it the #205 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,753 a year. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, business administration students borrow a median amount of $24,983 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 SIUE is $209 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 233 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $72,649 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, 204 students graduated with a master's degree in business administration from SIUE. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 106 |
| Construction Management | 26 |
| Marketing | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
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