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. In addition, we cover how UNCW ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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UNCW was ranked #212 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 666 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 689 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 209 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UNCW. This makes it the #136 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,369 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 UNCW, business administration students borrow a median amount of $31,289 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 UNCW is $297 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 528 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 31 |
UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UNCW make a median salary of $80,921. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 259 students earned a master's degree in business administration from UNCW. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 93 |
| Accounting | 61 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
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