by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, UMass Amherst came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 294 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 280 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 432 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #49 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,138 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 UMass Amherst, business administration students borrow a median amount of $24,536 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 294 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from UMass Amherst. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 25 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $128,746. 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 448 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 305 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 289 |
| Marketing | 165 |
| Hospitality Management | 102 |
| Real Estate | 37 |
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