Your Future In Business: What Can You Earn?

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov/ooh

he US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook every year which provides data about occupation growth, the minimum level of education to engage in that occupation, and the annual median wage someone can expect to earn.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 476,200 new jobs. Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors. In addition, increasing usage of data and market research in order to understand customers and product demand, and to evaluate marketing strategies, will lead to growing demand for market research analysts.

OCCUPATION

JOB SUMMARY ENTRY LEVEL EDUCATION

2019 MEDIAN PAY

ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. Bachelor’s Degree $73,560

FINANCIAL ANALYSTS

Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. Bachelor’s Degree $83,660

FUNDRAISERS

ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONS, AND MARKETING MANAGERS

COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS

Fundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization. Bachelor’s Degree $59,610

Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. Bachelor’s Degree $141,490

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and find a solution that is more efficient and effective. Associates Degree $93,730

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALISTS

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training. Bachelor’s Degree $63,490

INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS

Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Bachelor’s Degree $71,790

MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS

Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. Bachelor’s Degree $65,810

PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

TAX EXAMINERS, COLLECTORS, AND REVENUE AGENTS

Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their finances and plan for their financial future.

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of the government. Bachelor’s Degree $89,330

Bachelor’s Degree $55,640