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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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WMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #124 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 94 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WMU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,660 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 WMU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $29,373 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 WMU is $228 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 239 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from WMU in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 10 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from WMU make a median salary of $83,229 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at WMU awarded 92 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 277 |
| Accounting | 203 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 194 |
| Human Resource Management | 62 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 29 |
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