by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #338 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 202 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WKU. This makes it the #143 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,498 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 WKU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $25,102 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 WKU is $280 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 209 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from WKU. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $64,836 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary 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 master's degree recipients in this major at WKU 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 Western Kentucky University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 business administration majors earned their associate's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 92 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 87 |
| Construction Management | 31 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
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