Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Eastern Washington 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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Eastern Washington University

1341 N. Northlake Way Suite 150, Seattle, WA

Eastern Washington University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cheney, Washington and publically funded. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled per year at EWU.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to EWU. Scores within the range of 18 - 23 on the ACT or 1260 - 1600 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. An estimated 80% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 48% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ewu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,000, while out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The EWU Eagles participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ewu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Washington 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

• 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).