Ph.D. in Business Administration Students and Graduates

A Day in the Life of a Ph.D. Student

 

Ph.D. Student Statistics

Applicants who were offered admissions into the Program for Cohort 12 have wide variations in experience, both professional and academic. Applicants often far exceed requirements for admittance into the Program. Below you will find a brief profile of admitted applicants.

Experience
Median professional work experience: 17 years
Admitted applicants with teaching experience: 46%
Average teaching experience: 3 years
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.47
Average graduate GPA: 3.70
In State/Out-of-State
Georgia: 38%
Neighboring states to Georgia: 31%
All other states: 31%
Gender
Female = 46%
Male = 54%

Ph.D. Students and Graduates Profiles

These student profiles represent the graduated and future KSU Ph.D. in Business Administration.

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Cohort 16

Graduation Reception Academic Year 2023-2024

Graduation Reception Academic Year 2023-2024

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*These profiles represent KSU Doctoral graduates and current students to date.

 

Congratulations Graduates

138 Graduates as of Summer 2025.

 

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