Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Saint Martin’s 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 Washington colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Saint Martin’s University

3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA

Saint Martin's University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lacey, WA, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Martin's University.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1320 to 1660 for the SAT exam and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. 75% of those students that apply are accepted to Saint Martin's University, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Saint Martin's University "Saints" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, 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. Saint Martin’s University offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $102.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $213410
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $87.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $182040

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 20
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $134910
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $109720

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $129180
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $122750

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $102260
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $77650

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