by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for business administration & management, ranked #661 out of 2,027 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 661 of 2,027 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in North Carolina | 16 of 98 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 of 543 |
The table below lists every degree level available for business administration & management at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 270 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering business administration & management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
Business Administration & Management graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $49,581 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, business administration & management students borrow a median amount of $23,495 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Western granted 270 bachelor’s completions in business administration and management, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Business Administration & Management | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
