Find Traditional or Online Degree Business Salaries
Research and compare traditional school and online degree program business salaries.
Business salaries, whether earned from a traditional school degree or from an online business degree, can range anywhere from $35,000 per year for entry-level positions such as an office administrator or well into six-figures plus perks for high-level executives such as CEOs, COOs or CFOs. Workers with an advanced business degree such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a doctorate degree can command even higher starting salaries upon graduation.
Below are salary ranges for some of the most popular business career fields:
| Popular Business Specialty | Median Annual Salary* |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $61,690 |
| Business Administration Management | $77,890 |
| Computer Information Systems Analyst | $77,740 |
| Economics | $89,450 |
| Finance Analyst | $74,350 |
| General Management | $95,150 |
| Health Care Management | $84,270 |
| Hospitality Management | $46,880 |
| Human Resources Management | $99,130 |
| Management Information Systems | $115,780 |
| Marketing Management | $116,010 |
| Office Administration Assistants | $34,660 |
| Project Management | $104,910 |
| Real Estate Management | $51,480 |
| Sports Management | $64,790 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data published March 27, 2012; Accountants and Auditors; Administrative Services Managers; Computer Systems Analyst; Economists; Financial Analysts; General and Operations Managers; Medical and Health Services Managers; Lodging Managers; Human Resources Managers; Computer and Information Systems Managers; Marketing Managers; Secretaries and Administrative Assistants; Managers, All Other; Property, Real Estate and Community Managers; Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes.
*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.
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