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 WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 135 students received their master’s degree in general business from WVU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $40,412. This is less than $42,524, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's general business program at WVU make a median salary of $77,732. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, general business students borrow a median amount of $26,432 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 WVU is $627 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from WVU. About 68% were men and 32% 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 West Virginia University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 general business majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 173 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 148 |
| Accounting | 135 |
| Marketing | 124 |
| Management Information Systems | 62 |
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