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 WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #713 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WIU. This makes it the #589 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,137 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 WIU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $22,829 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% 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 Illinois University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at WIU make a median salary of $63,284. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students graduated with a master's degree in business administration from WIU. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 50 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Human Resource Management | 18 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 17 |
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