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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,661

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny (Penn State)

201 Old Main, University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and publically funded. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, about 770 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny offers:

  • Business Administration
  • Psychology
  • Communications
  • Liberal Arts

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny. Scores between 13 - 22 on the ACT or 1110 - 1480 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 40 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Students who would like to learn more about this school may visit their website at http://www.ga.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Penn State has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Bachelor's Degree0

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

Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

  • State College, PA
    • Total Employment: 190

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

  • State College, PA
    • Total Employment: 590
    • Average Hourly Rate: $50.58
    • Average Annual Salary: $105210

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

  • State College, PA
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Hourly Rate: $68.97
    • Average Annual Salary: $143450

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

  • State College, PA
    • Total Employment: 150

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Penn State accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny may offer student services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students

Intercollegiate Athletics

Penn State is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Volleyball
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