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 UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #111 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 324 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 296 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 159 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UNL. This makes it the #188 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,663 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 UNL, business administration students borrow a median amount of $34,710 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 UNL is $309 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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The business administration program at UNL awarded 324 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $113,196 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 231 |
| Accounting | 171 |
| Marketing | 152 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 63 |
| Hospitality Management | 58 |
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