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 Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #929 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Shepherd University. This makes it the #776 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,026 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.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Shepherd University make a median salary of $54,888. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, business administration students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Shepherd University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 business administration majors earned their master's degree from Shepherd University. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 16 |
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