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. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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USD is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #99 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 161 students received their master’s degree in business administration from USD. This makes it the #185 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $51,056. 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 USD, business administration students borrow a median amount of $87,740 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 USD is $904 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 166 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at USD make a median salary of $105,707. 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, 61% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 204 |
| Real Estate | 131 |
| Marketing | 116 |
| Accounting | 76 |
| International Business | 37 |
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