Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pacific States 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 California colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Pacific States University

1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA

Pacific States University is a nonprofit private university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Los Angeles, California, in a predominantly urban area. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, about 200 students, maintained by Pacific States University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pacific States University offers:

• International Business
• Accounting
• Computer
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Commerce

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs.

The cost of tuition is approximately $21,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Pacific States University. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $9,900. Students at Pacific States University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.psuca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pacific States 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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $103.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $216150
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $108.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $226570

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 18
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $139000
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 19
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $155580

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $146410
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $159210

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $101400
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $114950

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