Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

729 E. Highland Street, Allentown, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public college that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a yearly student enrollment of over fourteen thousand.

Areas of study offered at WCU include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at West Chester University of Pennsylvania scored between 1470 to 1730 on the SAT. This school accepts around 50 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 33 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at wcupa.edu.

The tuition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $9,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 per year. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,300 for the year. Students attending West Chester University of Pennsylvania may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the WCU website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Chester University of Pennsylvania has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• 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).