# Washington State University: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Pullman, WA. IPEDS 236939, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washington-state-university/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,636
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,321 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,102 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 22 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (22 colleges, $72,698): +$8,623
- Versus the U.S. median: +$16,523

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,321 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,074 | $30,913 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,971 | $39,203 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,519 | $50,338 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,426 | $80,522 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,726 | $108,053 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University of Seattle | $99,735 | $18,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Washington State University | $81,321 | $21,102 | $14,971 | 61% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $78,771 | $15,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $78,771 | $15,000 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $78,771 | $15,000 | $10,163 | 63% |
| University of Puget Sound | $77,585 | $26,442 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Columbia Basin College | $77,260 | $12,500 | $8,317 | 33% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $75,576 | $20,959 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Whitworth University | $75,038 | $29,124 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | $75,038 | $29,124 | not reported | not reported |
| Central Washington University | $73,036 | $20,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Seattle University | $72,360 | $22,979 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Northwest University | $72,343 | $25,000 | $22,288 | 71% |
| Western Washington University | $71,886 | $17,375 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Saint Martin's University | $67,805 | $25,000 | $28,119 | 52% |
| Clark College | $67,014 | $23,274 | $11,465 | 39% |
| Eastern Washington University | $65,503 | $19,168 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Olympic College | $60,256 | $11,305 | $7,172 | 31% |
| Yakima Valley College | $59,398 | not reported | $11,843 | 29% |
| Northwest Indian College | $58,804 | not reported | $3,136 | 18% |
| Heritage University | $52,449 | not reported | $14,598 | 54% |
| Faith International University | $49,234 | not reported | $22,662 | 25% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $109,170 WA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $133,750 WA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $124,160 WA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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