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December 07, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Related: The 10 Most Regretted College Majors
Business is the most popular field of study in the U.S., and business majors prepare graduates for a variety of potentially lucrative career tracks.
A degree in a business major can prepare a graduate to work in a variety of settings, including government, nonprofit organizations and business. Finance majors learn how to create budgets and plan investments, and their skills may lead them to careers as financial advisors.
A business degree is also an entry point — though not the only one — into an MBA degree program. Aspirants may also have to meet advanced math and computer skills requirements.
Payscale’s 2023 College Salary Report is based on a comprehensive database. The report’s 2023 rankings come from the alumni salary data of 3.5 million respondents, representing more than 2,400 colleges and universities across the United States.
See the accompanying gallery for the 20 best-paying jobs for college business majors. The 2023 data points include mid-career compensation for each job and the percentage of respondents who say their work makes the world a better place.
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