Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Alvernia University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Alvernia University

1528 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA

Alvernia University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Over 2,900 students enroll at Alvernia University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1295 to 1600 on the SAT and within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. Alvernia University admits approximately 80 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, about 28 percent enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Alvernia University. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,300 each year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Alvernia University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.alvernia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alvernia University has offered the following program 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

• Altoona, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $195420

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

• Altoona, PA
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $105050

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

• Altoona, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $122860

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

• Altoona, PA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $97210

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