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. In addition, we cover how W&J ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,446 a year. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at W&J, general business students borrow a median amount of $26,085 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 W&J is $802 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general business from W&J in 2021, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 11 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 5 |
| International Business | 2 |
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