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 SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, SMC came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMC is $52,015. This is higher than $42,524, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from SMC make a median salary of $53,160 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMC, general business students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at SMC is $867 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 131 |
| Accounting | 56 |
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