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By the Numbers Business Bachelor's Degrees

Credits needed to graduate:	124
Number of major/concentration classes:	12
Number of general education classes:	8
Number of elective classes:	6
Hours in class per week:	15
Time until graduation (full-time program):	4 years
Cost per class:	$1,430
Cost per quarter:	$3,575
Income of graduates with a bachelor's degree in an entry-level business job:	$43,198
Income of graduates with a bachelor's degree in a senior-level business job:	$77,250

Note: All numbers are averages.
Sources: Data from schools listed on AllBusinessSchools.com, May 2007; Payscale.com

What does a Bachelor's in Business Entail?

Bachelor's degree in business programs prepare students to play a vital role in building thriving organizations. Undergraduate business studies equip students with the knowledge and skills imperative to the daily operations of a company and qualify graduates for jobs across all business industries. Typically, a bachelor's business degree curriculum includes general education in the humanities; math and life sciences; core business course work; and training in a specialty area. Specializations include accounting, business administration, e-commerce, human resources, international business and marketing.

Students with a bachelor's degree in business possess a foundational education with which they can obtain operational, technical or leadership roles in an organization. Along with their subject of expertise, graduates of bachelor's business degree programs learn the analytical and interpersonal skills that can serve as the backbone to career growth. A bachelor's in business is a prerequisite for most business careers and will increase both job options and earning potential. Essentially, the business bachelor's degree positions students to design their own career paths and achieve enduring success in a dynamic business world.

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