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 SWU ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at SWU was ranked #915 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #14 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Wesleyan University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SWU. This makes it the #817 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 SWU is $52,070. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SWU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $33,300 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SWU paid an average of $1,060 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,520 | $26,520 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,654 | $10,654 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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Of the 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from SWU in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SWU 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 SWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at SWU make a median salary of $66,357. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 22 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SWU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Southern Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 15 |
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