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WMU was ranked #162 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business, management & marketing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 986 bachelor's degrees in business, management & marketing. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 877 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in business, management & marketing from WMU. This makes it the #362 most popular school for business, management & marketing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 986 business, management & marketing majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% 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, 59% 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, management & marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 583 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 226 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Online degrees for the WMU business, management & marketing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 students graduated with a master's degree in business, management & marketing from WMU. About 50% were men and 50% were 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, 61% 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, management & marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business, management & marketing majors at Western Michigan University.
Business, Management & Marketing students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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