Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Capitol 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 Maryland colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Capitol College

14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD

Capitol College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Laurel, Maryland and operated as a private institution. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 750 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Computer

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1170 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 to 29 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of about 56 percent of which only 34 percent chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,400. Some students at Capitol College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master'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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $99.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $207090

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 53
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $146890

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $157910

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $107220

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