We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PSU among the top schools in the country for business administration & management, placing at #1,861 out of 2,027 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 1,861 of 2,027 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Arkansas | 20 of 24 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region | 473 of 543 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in business administration & management at PSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Philander Smith University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
PSU is a solid choice among schools offering business administration & management at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Business Administration & Management graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PSU earn a median of $35,509 a year. This is above $34,155, the median for all majors at PSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PSU, business administration & management students borrow a median amount of $27,622 in student loans. This is higher than $27,622, the typical median for all majors at PSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,804 | $11,804 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at PSU were Black or African American. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Philander Smith University with a bachelor’s in business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PSU conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in business administration and management, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).
Graduate study is also available at PSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.