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 WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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WMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #148 out of 1,603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 94 students received their master’s degree in business administration from WMU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,945 a year. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at WMU make a median salary of $77,392. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at WMU is $228 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 220 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 students earned a master's degree in business administration from WMU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 222 |
| Accounting | 176 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 166 |
| Human Resource Management | 66 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 33 |
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