Here, 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. Also, learn how NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #5 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in general business from NWU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,372 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NWU, general business students borrow a median amount of $34,302 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NWU was $1,390 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $40,648 | $40,648 |
Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,982 | $9,982 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 73% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in general business.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 40 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NWU general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at NWU make a median salary of $78,980. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general business master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a master's in general business.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Accounting | 9 |
International Business | 2 |
Other Business, Management & Marketing | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.