Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Altoona 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Altoona

2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona is a public institution located in Altoona, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona.

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

• Commerce
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Electrical Engineering

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1340 to 1630 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts about 80% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 32% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $15,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,200 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.aa.psu.edu/.

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $88.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $184790

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $119780

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $134560

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $98410

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