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, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for business administration students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 465 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern. This makes it the #40 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Northwestern make a median salary of $120,709. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 465 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwestern. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 115 |
| Other Races | 130 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,790 |
| Marketing | 251 |
| General Business/Commerce | 114 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 74 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 49 |
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