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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 310 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WVU. This makes it the #490 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #164 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $49,634. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at WVU is $458 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 139 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from WVU in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from WVU make a median salary of $71,286 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from WVU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 186 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 121 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
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