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- School Code: 277200
- Phone: (212) 639-6835
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
81.62%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
86FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,119Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Mercy 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 New York colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Mercy College
1275 York Ave, New York, NY
Mercy College is a nonprofit private institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Mercy College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 11,000.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. This school admits about 60 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 38 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available for students and costs about $8,500 per year. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Mercy College Flyers participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.mercy.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercy College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Associate's Degree | 0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 212 |
Master's Degree | 204 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 194 |
Female | 222 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 31 |
Black | 102 |
Hispanic | 129 |
White | 126 |
Multiple Races | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 7 |
Unknown | 15 |
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
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at Mercy College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $105.85
- Average Annual Salary: $220160
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 210
- Average Hourly Rate: $111.70
- Average Annual Salary: $232340
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 24
- Average Hourly Rate: $68.11
- Average Annual Salary: $141670
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 15
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.78
- Average Annual Salary: $170110
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.16
- Average Annual Salary: $168810
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $77.43
- Average Annual Salary: $161050
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $57.76
- Average Annual Salary: $120150
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $60.54
- Average Annual Salary: $125930
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Mercy College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Mercy College may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mercy College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (East Coast Conference)
- Basketball (East Coast Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball