Business Degree

A degree in this field is highly valuable in many areas of employment. Many of the highest level and highest paid professionals in the world hold a degree related to this area of study. This program is highly versatile and has many different concentrated specialty degrees for students looking to expand their career in the work force. There are many different programs in this degree field that cover every aspect of company operations.


Salary and Employment           Degree Programs           Education and Certification           Career Options          


Schools Offering Online Business Programs

Online School Degree Levels Area of Focus Information
Abilene Christian University

Master's Degree in Business

Business
Allied Schools

Certificate in Business

Business
American InterContinental University Online

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Doctoral Degree in Business

Business
American Public University

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business
Argosy University Online

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Doctoral Degree in Business

Business
art-institute

Certificate in Business

Business
Ashford University

Bachelor's Degree in Business
Doctoral Degree in Business

Business
Ashworth College

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business
Baker College

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Doctoral Degree in Business

Business
Bay State College

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Business
Bellevue University

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Doctoral Degree in Business

Business
Benedictine University

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business
Berkeley College

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business

Business
Boston University

Certificate in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business

Master's Degree in Business

Business
Brandman University

Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business
California-University-of-Pennsylvania

Certificate in Business

Business
Champlain College

Bachelor's Degree in Business
Master's Degree in Business

Business
Chancellor University

Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business

Business

Associates Degree in Business
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Certificate in Business

Business

Salary and Employment

Someone holding a degree in this area has a very promising future in the workforce. Completing training in this program will give you the edge in a sometimes extremely competitive job market. Degree holders almost always earn more than workers without formal education. In this area there is unlimited opportunity for advancement and income potential. We do not have accurate figures for employment growth due to a business degree's large range of opportunity.  Likewise, the salary information varies drasticaly by industry and geographic location.


  • Salary Survey

    Federal Executive Branch $76,500
    Agents and Managers $94,400
    Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds $69,770
    Management of Companies and Enterprises $69,730
  • Statistics

    2008 Median Salary $67,690
    2008 Employment 6,090,910

Education and Certification

Business Programs


Associates 2 years
Bachelors 4 years
Master's 2-3 years

For every level position in this field there is an appropriate degree program that will train a professional to do their job. Associates degrees are usually required for someone looking to hold an entry level position or support position. Most positions in support areas, such as clerical or data entry, require training in an associates program.

Bachelors degrees will give the professional training to become a team member. Many managers in this industry have advanced training to maximize their income and grow with their company. Advanced degrees offer training in more technical problem solving skills that are needed to manage a team or oversee a project. PhD degrees are pursued by those want to hold the highest positions in this industry. Someone who desires to teach at a university level will usually have to complete the highest level of training in an advanced program to find employment in the industry.


Career Options

In this area you will find opportunities in many different types of cooperation and businesses. You will find positions in private sectors and government companies. Any company you work for will see the high value of hiring professionals with degrees in this area.

Professionals in this line of work can expect to work in a conservative environment and in an office setting. During a typical day in related professions you may accomplish a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Most occupations in related areas are held at a company, and very few professionals are self employed.