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. 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 #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $41,139 a year. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from NWU make a median salary of $73,579 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NWU, general business students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from NWU. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in general business from NWU in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 9 |
| International Business | 4 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | 1 |
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