Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pioneer Pacific College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Pioneer Pacific College

3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR

Pioneer Pacific College, located in Wilsonville, Oregon, was founded in 1981 when it was known as Skilltronics, Inc.. The school provided training programs in the growing electronics industry. By 1983 the school relocated to Wilsonville and by 1989 was purchased by Pacific Education Corporation and renamed to the current name. Over the next two decades the school has expanded, opening new campuses and adding to its program offerings. In 2004 the school began offering bachelor degrees to go alongside its associate programs. Most recently the school became approved by the American Bar Association to provide paralegal/legal assistant programs.

Academics

Pioneer Pacific College offers programs in a number of high demand fields that result in a diploma, associate or bachelor degrees depending on the program. These programs prepare individuals for a entry into the workforce upon graduation, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties and tasks successfully in a professional environment. Programs fall into one of six categories. These are healthcare, business, criminal justice, legal, information technology and culinary arts.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal
• Information Technology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Though various programs offered at Pioneer Pacific College have differing admission requirements, all require students to be high school graduates and to take the ACT-Career Programs Assessment Test exam, unless they have completed a year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Financial aid is available in the form of federal grants and loans. Students in need of financial aid should complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards. Assistance in the financial aid application process may obtained through the school's financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pioneer Pacific College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grants Pass, OR
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $124620

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grants Pass, OR
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $67500

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grants Pass, OR
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $114020

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Grants Pass, OR
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $69120

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).