Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at La Salle 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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La Salle University

9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

La Salle University is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, PA, 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. Approximately 6,600 students are enrolled annually at La Salle University.

Areas of study available at La Salle University include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 880 to 1090 on the SAT and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 73% of which only 22% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $39,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The La Salle University "Explorers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the La Salle University website to see a complete list of areas of study, 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. La Salle University has offered the following program levels 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $94.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $196580

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $123890

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $141230

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $89600

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