Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Eastern 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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Eastern University

Also known as East Stroudsburg University

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA

Eastern University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Davids, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Eastern University is nearly 4,500 yearly.

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

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT or 1410 to 1750 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 44% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students should visit the Eastern University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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

• East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $153400

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

• East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $113770

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

• East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $102450

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

• East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $75130

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