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 ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #1,172 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #14 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Western. This makes it the #803 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western is $41,886. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western, business administration students borrow a median amount of $34,599 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 Western is $363 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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The business administration program at Western awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Western in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Western 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 Colorado University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 4 |
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