Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Texas A&M University – Commerce 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 Texas colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Texas A&M University – Commerce

Also known as A&M Commerce

7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX

A&M Commerce, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Commerce, TX, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Texas A&M University - Commerce has an annual student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.

Areas of study offered at Texas A&M University - Commerce include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Texas A&M University - Commerce. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 860 to 1070 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. A&M Commerce has an acceptance rate of about 44 percent of which only 39 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at tamu-commerce.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Texas A&M University - Commerce Lions participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about A&M Commerce can check out their website at http://www.tamu-commerce.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas A&M University – Commerce has offered the following degree 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

• Texarkana, TX-AR
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $99520

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

• Texarkana, TX-AR
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $99670

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

• Texarkana, TX-AR
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $124680

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

• Texarkana, TX-AR
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $96170

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