Business, Management & Marketing at Western Connecticut State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business, Management & Marketing, consider the program at Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.
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Online Class Availability at Western Connecticut State University
Online coursework is an option at Western Connecticut State University. Among 4,169 students, 397 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Western Connecticut State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Connecticut State University’s Business, Management & Marketing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #53 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #80 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #989 of 2,339 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1401 of 2,315 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Western Connecticut State University
Those who finish Western Connecticut State University’s Business, Management & Marketing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,855 |
| 2 years | $50,344 |
| 3 years | $57,342 |
| 4 years | $65,893 |
| 5 years | $70,939 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Connecticut State University take home a median $65,893, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Connecticut State University comes in at $23,645.
Top-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Graduates of the Business, Management & Marketing program at Western Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business, Management & Marketing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
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
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