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. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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Illinois State was ranked #227 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Illinois State. This makes it the #349 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,647 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $38,166 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 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 Illinois State is $446 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Illinois State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $85,715 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 102 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 243 |
| Accounting | 208 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 161 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
| Construction Management | 54 |
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