by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for business, management & marketing, ranked #556 out of 2,327 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | 556 of 2,327 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Michigan | 11 of 67 |
| Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 77 of 317 |
The following degree levels are granted in business, management & marketing at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 866 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The business, management & marketing area of study at WMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 866 bachelor’s degrees in business, management & marketing.
WMU is in the top 10% of the country for business, management & marketing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Business, Management & Marketing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,128 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, business, management & marketing graduates take on a median debt of $26,464 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Find out more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of business, management & marketing bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 52% of graduates 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, management & marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 451 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 300 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing | 102 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Business, Management & Marketing | 4 |
