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 CU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #1,002 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #24 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 59 students received their master’s degree in business administration from CU. This makes it the #469 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,915 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 CU make a median salary of $54,788. 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 CU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $19,297 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Cumberland University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 57 |
| Accounting | 17 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 13 |
| Marketing | 13 |
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