by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #333 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Appalachian State. This makes it the #564 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,477 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,334 for all business administration students.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $57,587. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $21,497 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,545.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Appalachian State is $238 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 233 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from Appalachian State in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 166 |
| Construction Management | 131 |
| Accounting | 124 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
| Management Information Systems | 91 |
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