by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #1,073 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #64 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Wilkes. This makes it the #583 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wilkes go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,508 a year. 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 Wilkes, business administration students borrow a median amount of $43,233 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 Wilkes is $351 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wilkes paid an average of $1,120 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wilkes. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Wilkes 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 Wilkes Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Wilkes make a median salary of $61,435. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Wilkes in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Marketing | 11 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | 7 |
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