Business Administration & Management at Northwood University
If you plan to study Business Administration & Management, take a look at what Northwood University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwood University is in Midland, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 418 business administration & management degrees were granted at Northwood University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwood University
Many students take online classes at Northwood University. Of 2,409 students, 1,178 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 618 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business Administration & Management Rankings at Northwood University
Rankings can help you compare Northwood University’s Business Administration & Management program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #58 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 281 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #261 of 278 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1714 of 1,983 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #58 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 281 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #261 of 278 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1714 of 1,983 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #58 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 281 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #261 of 278 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 2,012 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1714 of 1,983 |
Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from Northwood University
Graduates of Northwood 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 | $53,142 |
| 2 years | $50,852 |
| 3 years | $55,279 |
| 4 years | $61,056 |
| 5 years | $67,567 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Business Administration & Management graduates from Northwood University earn a median of $61,056, compared with $62,441 for all Northwood University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business Administration & Management graduates from Northwood University comes in at $27,172.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business Administration & Management graduates at Northwood University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business Administration & Management graduates at Northwood University are 50% women (208) and 50% men (210).
Business Administration & Management Associate’s Program at Northwood University
Among the 49 associate’s business administration & management graduates at Northwood University, 35% were women (17) and 65% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Northwood University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Business Administration & Management associate’s degree recipients at Northwood University, higher than the national average of 51%.*
Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at Northwood University
Of the 239 bachelor’s business administration & management degrees awarded at Northwood University, 53% were women (126) and 47% were men (113).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwood University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 173 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwood University, below the national average of 41%.*
Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at Northwood University
Among the 125 master’s business administration & management graduates at Northwood University, 48% were women (60) and 52% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at Northwood University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 20% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at Northwood University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Business Administration & Management Doctoral Program at Northwood University
Among the 5 doctoral business administration & management degrees awarded at Northwood University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management doctoral degree recipients at Northwood University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Northwood University
This Business Administration & Management program at Northwood University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 376 |
| Organizational Leadership | 25 |
| Interior Design Management | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates
Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at Northwood University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business Administration & Management majors, 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.