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Business Administration & Management at Western Kentucky University

If you plan to study Business Administration & Management, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 445 business administration & management graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Business Administration & Management Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Business Administration & Management program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#10 of 37
Best Value	Kentucky	#22 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#141 of 535
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#174 of 530
Best Value	Nationwide	#642 of 1,983
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#880 of 2,012

Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s Business Administration & Management program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,304
2 years	$47,292
3 years	$51,048
4 years	$56,841
5 years	$60,676

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business Administration & Management graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $56,841, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Business Administration & Management graduates from Western Kentucky University stands at $25,320.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Business Administration & Management graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Business Administration & Management graduates at Western Kentucky University are 40% women (177) and 60% men (268).

Business Administration & Management Associate’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 5 associate’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 20% of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 51%.*

Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 222 bachelor’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 48% were women (107) and 52% were men (115).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	182
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	10
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 41%.*

Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 138 master’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 33% were women (45) and 67% were men (93).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	97
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	17
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This Business Administration & Management program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Business Administration & Management	251
Supply Chain Management	4
Non-Profit Organizational Management	5
Organizational Leadership	185

Best-Paid Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates

Those who complete Business Administration & Management program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business Administration & Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Geothermal Production Managers	$160,381
Administrative Services Managers	$158,084
Facilities Managers	$157,669
Biomass Power Plant Managers	$146,025
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers	$129,557
Security Management Specialists	$128,654
Industrial Production Managers	$126,666
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567

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.