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 Valpo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #793 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #19 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Valpo. This makes it the #776 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 Valpo is $44,100. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, business administration students borrow a median amount of $46,597 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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The business administration program at Valpo awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Valpo make a median salary of $69,833. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Valpo in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 44 |
| International Business | 32 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
| Marketing | 25 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 16 |
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