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. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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CU - Boulder is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #85 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 1087 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 1,105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 261 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #100 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $56,014. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, business administration students borrow a median amount of $75,218 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 CU - Boulder is $718 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,087 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 |
| White | 757 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 76 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $94,825. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at CU - Boulder awarded 281 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 89 |
| Accounting | 59 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 38 |
| Real Estate | 18 |
| Taxation | 16 |
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