Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Lebanon Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Lebanon Valley College (LVC)

215 W Main St, Lansdale, PA

Lebanon Valley College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Annville, PA and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About two thousand students enroll at LVC annually.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. 67% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at lvc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $37,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,700 annually. Some students at Lebanon Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Lebanon Valley College is the "Flying Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.lvc.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LVC has offered the following academic 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $219360
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $224220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $253340

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $148470
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $139840
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $145170

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $144510
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $161940
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 720
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $171080

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $122980
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $107310
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $112290

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