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 WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #692 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #30 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WIU. This makes it the #589 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,347 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,334 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at WIU make a median salary of $59,427. 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 WIU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,545 for all business administration majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 68 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WIU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 business administration majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 66 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 23 |
| Marketing | 22 |
| Human Resource Management | 15 |
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