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 Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #100 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 230 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 293 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Wazzu. This makes it the #87 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,636 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 Wazzu, business administration students borrow a median amount of $37,313 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 Wazzu is $432 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 230 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Wazzu. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Wazzu make a median salary of $125,114. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 521 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Wazzu in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 339 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 366 |
| Marketing | 341 |
| Hospitality Management | 218 |
| Accounting | 206 |
| Management Information Systems | 115 |
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