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If you're ready to start climbing the business ladder, you can earn a degree online in business administration, human resources, accounting, real estate and much more. Get your foot in the door with an associate degree in business, or boost your current career with an MBA with any number of specializations--and do it all online, without disrupting your life.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts strong growth for a number of business sectors, especially finance and marketing/advertising. However, the principles of good business apply to almost every field, so attending an online business school is a smart move no matter what your career path turns out to be.
If you need a little help figuring that last part out, take a look at our list of the top business occupations you can train for online. We've ranked and weighted them by BLS data on salary, total education time and job growth. If you see one that catches your eye, click on the 'Degree Required' to start down your new career path today!
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Total Education Time (overall time spent in school, not length of particular program)
2 yrs or less = certificate or associate's degree 3-4 yrs = bachelor's degree 5+ yrs = master's degree or PhD |
Average Annual Salary
$ = $19k - $34k $$ = $35k - $49k $$$ = $50k - $64k $$$$ = $65k - $77k $$$$$ = $78k and up |
Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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= Much faster than average
= Decline
| Career | Total Ed.Time | Salary Rank | Job Growth | Overall Ranking | Degree Required | |
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| 1. | Actuary | 3-4 years | $$$$$ |  | 4.13 | BS, Economics |
| 2. | Small Business Manager | 2 years or less | $$$$ |  | 3.84 | Certificate, Small Business Management |
| 3. | Human Resources Manager | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.80 | BBA, Human Resources |
| 4. | Financial Manager | 5+ years | $$$$$ | | 3.75 | MBA |
| 5. | Organizational Psychologist | 5+ years | $$$$ | | 3.71 | MS, Organizational Psychology |
| 6. | Advertising Manager | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.70 | BBA, Advertising |
| 7. | Public Relations Specialist | 5+ years | $$$$ | | 3.67 | MA, Communication Arts & Public Relations |
| 8. | Financial Analyst | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.65 | BS, Finance |
| 9. | Administrative Services Manager | 2 years or less | $$$$ | | 3.59 | AS, Business |
| 10. | Management Analyst | 5+ years | $$$$ | | 3.45 | MBA |
| 11. | Sales Representative | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.29 | Bachelor of Business Communications: Sales & Marketing |
| 12. | Accountant | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.28 | BS, Accounting |
| 13. | Acquisition and Contract Manager | 5+ years | $$$$ |  | 3.25 | MS, Acquisitions |
| 14. | Market Researcher | 5+ years | $$$ | | 3.20 | Master of Arts in Business Communication |
| 15. | Real Estate Agent | 2 years or less | $$ | | 3.02 | Real Estate License |
| 16. | Budget Analyst | 5+ years | $$$ | | 2.95 | Master of Public Administration (MPA) |
| 17. | Claims Adjuster | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 2.81 | BS, Business |
| 18. | Administrative Assistant | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.75 | Administrative Assistant Certificate |
| 19. | Insurance Underwriter | 5+ years | $$$ | | 2.70 | MBA, Risk Management |
| 20. | Bookkeeper | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.29 | AS, Accounting |
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