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Career Development Denise Alexander, BS, MA
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If your results more closely align with healthcare or technology, that’s ok! You could use your business degree in both of those sectors, and many others.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), business and financial operation careers are expected to grow and create 476,200 new jobs between 2019 and 2029. Business careers are expected to grow for a variety of different reasons, including the increased usage of data and market research. A business degree also could turn into a profitable career, as the median annual wage for business and financial occupations in May 2019 was $69,820.
A business degree also affords a lot of versatility. When you think of business professionals, you might think of cubicles, briefcases and 9-to-5 schedules. Although some business careers may incorporate some of those things, many business careers are much more diverse. Your daily duties, schedule, work schedules and responsibilities can vary greatly according to your degree, skills and job.
Herzing University offers several undergraduate business degrees.
Each business degree provides you with a unique skill set and opportunities for advancement. Of course, a business degree is only a starting point for a career. Employers look for individuals who are passionate and possess the skill set they need to succeed in their careers.
Herzing students can also advance their business degrees by enrolling in graduate school to pursue their Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Make sure to thoroughly research each degree before determining which business degree is right for you.
Although specific skill sets vary according to your degree and career, some universal skills translate well into any business career.
Although your career may be contingent on what type of business degree you earn, there are still many options for business professionals to choose from. In business, you can choose to work in a for-profit, non-profit or government organization. Although the titles might be similar, your role could be vastly different depending on the type of company or organization. Some common titles for individuals with business degrees include the below, although there are many more:
If you decide to earn a business degree, it’s a good idea to evaluate your passions and strongest skills to help you find the perfect career. Although your degree may be in business, you could still find a job working in the technology, healthcare, legal or education fields. Explore your options!
BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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