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. Also, learn how UMW ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UMW. This makes it the #834 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,315 a year. 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 UMW, business administration students borrow a median amount of $36,520 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 UMW is $352 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMW paid an average of $1,209 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from UMW. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UMW make a median salary of $73,187. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from UMW in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Mary Washington.
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