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 Western Oregon State College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College is $42,281. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College, general business students borrow a median amount of $30,137 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Western Oregon State College is $245 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $200 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from Western Oregon State College. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Western Oregon State College does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Western Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 36 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
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