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Top Careers in Business

A career in business can be anything you want it to be - nearly every industry, every corporation, and even most small businesses need someone with a business background. Those with a business education are integral in the operations and management of companies and the career opportunities are vast.

If you are good with numbers, you can pursue a two-year or four-year degree in accounting. Even if you are already working as an office manager, a two-year business administration degree can boost your worth as an employee and looks great on a resume. And if being a general manager or chief executive is in your sights, an MBA may be the right education path for you.

Is Business Right For You?

Business careers span many levels of experience from entry level administration to being the head of a company. These careers require special skills like being good with numbers, having an analytical mind, and being able to make decisions. Take our personality test to discover which business career is best for you.

Business Careers Facts and Figures
Chief Executive
Average Hourly Average Annual
$72.77 $151,370
Marketing Communications Manager
Average Hourly Average Annual
$54.52 $113,400
Financial Analyst
Average Hourly Average Annual
$39.28 $81,700
Accountant
Average Hourly Average Annual
$30.37 $63,180
Office Manager
Average Hourly Average Annual
$22.89 $47,620
Accounting Clerk
Average Hourly Average Annual
$12.96 $26,950

Source: May 2007 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Department of Labor
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