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 UW - Whitewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 199 students received their master’s degree in general business from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #9 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater is $49,965. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at UW - Whitewater make a median salary of $87,090. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general business master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 252 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 200 |
| Marketing | 200 |
| Accounting | 109 |
| Human Resource Management | 45 |
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