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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WWU. This makes it the #752 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 WWU is $53,402. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $24,812 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 WWU is $191 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from WWU in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at WWU make a median salary of $75,467. 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 WWU awarded 56 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 116 |
| Accounting | 73 |
| Management Information Systems | 48 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 42 |
| International Business | 35 |
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