by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #689 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #19 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 273 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WCU. This makes it the #458 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,513 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $21,685 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 WCU is $237 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 273 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from WCU. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at WCU make a median salary of $73,460. 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, 60% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 166 |
| Accounting | 57 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54 |
| Human Resource Management | 42 |
| Management Information Systems | 39 |
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