by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 84 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly as a strong choice for business, management & marketing, placing at #27 out of 2,327 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | 27 of 2,327 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in California | 5 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for business, management & marketing at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 874 |
| Master’s | 94 |
This business, management & marketing area of study at Cal Poly includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 777 |
| Construction Management | 126 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 51 |
| Taxation | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 874 bachelor’s degrees in business, management & marketing.
Cal Poly is in the top 10% of the country for business, management & marketing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 84 schools by College Factual.
Business, Management & Marketing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,332 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, business, management & marketing students accumulate a median of $17,978 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in business, management & marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 |
| White | 460 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 77 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing | 94 |
