The Business Management major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Business, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Business, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executives SOC: 11-1011 Occupation: Chief Executives | $206,420 | 211,850 | N/A | N/A |
General and Operations Managers SOC: 11-1021 Occupation: General and Operations Managers | $102,950 | 3,584,420 | N/A | N/A |
Sales Managers SOC: 11-2022 Occupation: Sales Managers | $138,060 | 603,710 | N/A | N/A |
Fundraising Managers SOC: 11-2033 Occupation: Fundraising Managers | $123,480 | 36,920 | N/A | N/A |
Administrative Services Managers SOC: 11-3012 Occupation: Administrative Services Managers | $108,390 | 254,140 | N/A | N/A |
Facilities Managers SOC: 11-3013 Occupation: Facilities Managers | $104,690 | 141,090 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,390 | 254,140 |
| 2023 | $106,470 | 242,520 |
| 2022 | $103,330 | 236,570 |
| 2021 | $100,170 | 224,620 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,750 | 1,006,160 |
| 2023 | $98,580 | 947,630 |
| 2022 | $95,370 | 843,910 |
| 2021 | $94,500 | 743,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,270 | 1,128,200 |
| 2023 | $79,590 | 1,103,440 |
| 2022 | $75,990 | 1,081,230 |
| 2021 | $74,670 | 1,030,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,000 | 56,320 |
| 2023 | $106,090 | 55,290 |
| 2022 | $102,120 | 55,800 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | 54,320 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,320 | 1,113,160 |
| 2023 | $46,730 | 1,087,890 |
| 2022 | $45,250 | 1,097,160 |
| 2021 | $39,230 | 1,143,260 |
| 2020 | $41,580 | 1,063,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,140 | 1,495,580 |
| 2023 | $63,450 | 1,504,570 |
| 2022 | $61,370 | 1,495,440 |
| 2021 | $60,590 | 1,443,630 |
| 2020 | $58,450 | 1,427,260 |