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 WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #538 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WSU. This makes it the #358 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 WSU is $44,884. 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 WSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $14,820 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at WSU is $169 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 139 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from WSU in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $81,678 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 101 |
| Human Resource Management | 73 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 70 |
| Marketing | 65 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 25 |
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