Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Wilson 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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Wilson College

106 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA

Wilson College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chambersburg, PA and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 790 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study available at Wilson College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Agriculture Operations
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 19 - 27 on the ACT or 860 - 1110 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Wilson College, with 26 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at wilson.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,600 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Wilson College participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA's Other in Basketball.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wilson College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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).