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AccountingAssociate of Arts- n/a
AccountingAssociate of Science- n/a
Business Administration 2.0Associate of Science for Transfer- n/a
EconomicsAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Entrepreneurship for MakersNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
General BusinessAssociate of Science- n/a
General BusinessAssociate of Arts- n/a
General BusinessCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAssociate of Science- n/a
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipSkills Certificate- n/a
Administrative Office SpecialistAssociate of Science- n/a
Administrative Office SpecialistSkills Certificate- n/a
Administrative Office SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ManagementAssociate of Arts- n/a
ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ManagementAssociate of Science- n/a
MarketingAssociate of Arts- n/a
MarketingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MarketingAssociate of Science- n/a
Real EstateAssociate of Arts- n/a
Real EstateAssociate of Science- n/a
Real EstateCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAssociate of Arts- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Advertising and Promotions Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 63,000
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 126960
    Declining Job Growth $ 126,960 Average Salary $63,000 $0

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 68,860
    • High salary: 227,590
    • Average salary: 136550
    Rising Job Growth $ 136,550 Average Salary $68,860 $227,590

  • Administrative Services Managers

    High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 64,740
    • High salary: 200,010
    • Average salary: 108390
    Rising Job Growth $ 108,390 Average Salary $64,740 $200,010

All Careers in Business and Economics (98)

Chief ExecutivesMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising206,420
Chief Sustainability OfficersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising206,420
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining140,360
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degreeRising140,030
Sales ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising138,060
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising127,090
Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degreeDeclining126,960
Fundraising Managers- n/aRising123,480
Biofuels Production ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable121,440
Biomass Power Plant ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Hydroelectric Production ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Industrial Production ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable121,440
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable121,440
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable119,980
EconomistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable115,440
Environmental EconomistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable115,440
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Administrative Services ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising108,390
Construction ManagersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Financial Risk Specialists- n/aRising106,000
Facilities ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Security Managers- n/aStable104,690
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
General and Operations ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising102,950
Supply Chain ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising102,010
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers- n/aRising102,010
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable87,930
Accountants and Auditors- n/aRising81,680
Business Continuity PlannersBachelor's degreeRising81,270
Business Operations Specialists, All Other- n/a- n/a81,270
Online MerchantsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising81,270
Security Management Specialists- n/aRising81,270
Sustainability SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising81,270
Credit AnalystsBachelor's degreeDeclining80,970
LogisticiansBachelor's degreeRising80,880
Logistics AnalystsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising80,880
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degreeRising80,880
Social and Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling- n/aRising77,180
Cost EstimatorsBachelor's degreeDeclining77,070
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising77,020
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising76,950
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising72,910
Real Estate BrokersBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining72,280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable66,700
FundraisersBachelor's degreeRising66,490
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Survey ResearchersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,380
Brokerage ClerksBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining62,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Personal Service Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining59,740
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Real Estate Sales AgentsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,320
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining55,290
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining51,440
Tax PreparersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable50,560
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising49,210
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate- n/aStable
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property- n/aStable
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsBachelor's degreeRising
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising

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