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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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SDSU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 1,603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 1770 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 1,682 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 133 students received their master’s degree in business administration from SDSU. This makes it the #221 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,950 a year. This is less than $41,334, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from SDSU make a median salary of $84,200 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at SDSU is $260 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at San Diego State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,770 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 245 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 452 |
| White | 730 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 180 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 business administration majors earned their master's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Business | 138 |
| Hospitality Management | 109 |
| Accounting | 34 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 14 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 13 |
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