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 UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #512 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UM. This makes it the #432 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,784 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from UM make a median salary of $70,886 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 69 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from UM in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in business administration from UM in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 85 |
| Marketing | 58 |
| Accounting | 51 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 35 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 15 |
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