by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Athens State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Athens State University. This makes it the #718 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Athens State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,436 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Athens State University was $502 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $251 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
| Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
Learn more about Athens State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Athens State University. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Athens State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Athens State University 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 Athens State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Athens State University make a median salary of $63,319. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
The business administration program at Athens State University awarded 43 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Athens State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 75 |
| Human Resource Management | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 11 |
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