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 UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #1,329 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #11 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UCA. This makes it the #409 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,995 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 UCA, business administration students borrow a median amount of $16,433 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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The business administration program at UCA awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UCA make a median salary of $65,149. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students earned a master's degree in business administration from UCA. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA 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 University of Central Arkansas with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 63 |
| Marketing | 62 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 50 |
| General Business/Commerce | 39 |
| Management Information Systems | 24 |
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