Business & Commerce at University of Kansas
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, consider the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 285 business & commerce degrees were granted at University of Kansas.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Distance learning is available at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from University of Kansas
Graduates of University of Kansas’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,341 |
| 2 years | $41,789 |
| 3 years | $51,668 |
| 4 years | $60,067 |
| 5 years | $67,236 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from University of Kansas earn a median of $60,067, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from University of Kansas is $24,480.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at University of Kansas are 42% women (119) and 58% men (166).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 148 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at University of Kansas, 37% were women (55) and 63% were men (93).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 104 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Doctoral Program at University of Kansas
Of the 8 doctoral business & commerce degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at University of Kansas
This Business & Commerce program at University of Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 285 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.