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 Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in general business from Eastern. This makes it the #81 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $37,931. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, general business students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allgeneral business bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from Eastern. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 general business majors earned their master's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 64 |
| Marketing | 51 |
| Business Administration & Management | 43 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 33 |
| Insurance | 29 |
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