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 UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #1,146 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #26 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UCM. This makes it the #776 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,588 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 UCM, business administration students borrow a median amount of $14,682 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 UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from UCM in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from UCM make a median salary of $59,536 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from UCM in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM 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 University of Central Missouri with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 59 |
| Accounting | 41 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 29 |
| Construction Management | 27 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 16 |
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