Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Business Administration

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chief executives in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 70
• Average Annual Salary: $104,760
• Average Hourly Rate: $50.37
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 58%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 369,900
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 385,300
• Percent Job Growth: 4.20%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 20%

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of general and operations managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 560
• Average Annual Salary: $91,230
• Average Hourly Rate: $43.86
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 29
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 65%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 1,767,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,848,600
• Percent Job Growth: 4.60%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of sales managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 50
• Average Annual Salary: $79,960
• Average Hourly Rate: $38.44
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 29%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 342,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 382,300
• Percent Job Growth: 11.70%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%

Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of administrative services managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 80
• Average Annual Salary: $58,290
• Average Hourly Rate: $28.02
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 65%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 254,300
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 291,200
• Percent Job Growth: 14.50%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of industrial production managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 100
• Average Annual Salary: $97,190
• Average Hourly Rate: $46.73
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 134%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 150,300
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 164,000
• Percent Job Growth: 9.10%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 3%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of transportation managers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 98,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 108,500
• Percent Job Growth: 10.00%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of storage and distribution managers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 98,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 108,500
• Percent Job Growth: 10.00%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of construction managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 40
• Average Annual Salary: $60,190
• Average Hourly Rate: $28.94
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 39%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 523,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 609,600
• Percent Job Growth: 16.60%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 64%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of social and community service managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 40
• Average Annual Salary: $60,870
• Average Hourly Rate: $29.27
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 74%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 134,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 169,900
• Percent Job Growth: 26.70%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Job Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of cost estimators in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 185,400
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 252,900
• Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Job Description

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of management analysts in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 718,800
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 876,000
• Percent Job Growth: 21.90%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 23%

Job Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.