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. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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KU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #110 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 255 students received their master’s degree in business administration from KU. This makes it the #103 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 KU is $55,633. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at KU is $504 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 116 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at KU make a median salary of $96,424. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 246 students earned a master's degree in business administration from KU. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 282 |
| General Business/Commerce | 233 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 209 |
| Marketing | 178 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 123 |
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