Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Eastfield 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 Texas colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Eastfield College

Also known as A&M-Commerce

2600 South Neal Street, Commerce, TX

Eastfield College, located in Mesquite, TX, is a two-year college located in a suburban environment outside of Plano. EFC’s enrollment policy is considered “public”, meaning the school ensures a 100% acceptance rate.

Academic programs and majors at Eastfield College include business management, communications, computer and information systems, security and protective services, visual and performing arts, public administration, as well as liberal arts.

Prospective students can earn associate degrees in these subjects and more, and certificate programs are also offered, all for a low cost, competitive in state tuition rate of under $2,500 per year.

Lacking dormitories, EFC is a commute-only campus. This will likely prove beneficial for older students and other potential students with responsibilities outside of classes, such as those with jobs and/or young children.  Course scheduling at Eastfield College takes this into consideration, making the campus an excellent choice for part-time students.

Athletically-minded students will find that Eastfield College offers a number of sports choices for both men and women. Team sport activities offered at Eastfield College include baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and soccer.

Students desiring a quick bite to eat between classes have access to not only several conveniently located vending machines, a campus bookstore, but also a full-service Subway restaurant, open from breakfast to dinner.

For more information on academic programs, services, and campus life at Eastfield College, visit the school website.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A&M-Commerce has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate'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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $110.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $229250
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $195320

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 36
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $144950
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $123840

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $140660
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $134860

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $118030
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $87440

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