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General Business Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in General Business but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in General Business but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for General Business majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Business majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Business majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 66,700 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 80,400 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Accountants and Auditors | 68,900 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 85,100 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 52,700 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 90,700 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | 80,400 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 50,600 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 68,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Business majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Business majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 120,000 |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 95,000 |
| 4 | Accountants and Auditors | 82,900 |
| 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 123,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 200,000 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 68,200 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | 124,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 138,000 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 81,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for General Business majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Business majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 151,000 |
| 6 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 221,000 |
| 5 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 169,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | 161,000 |
| 4 | Accountants and Auditors | 103,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,800 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 124,000 |
| 3 | Management Analysts | 131,000 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 183,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Business majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Business majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Banking | 68,900 |
| 5 | Insurance | 73,500 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 95,000 |
| 4 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 94,100 |
| 3 | All construction | 67,100 |
| 3 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 68,000 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 39,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 89,200 |
| 2 | Credit agencies, n.e.c. | 81,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Business majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Business majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Insurance | 112,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 60,000 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 90,700 |
| 4 | All construction | 82,600 |
| 3 | Banking | 120,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 141,000 |
| 3 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 140,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 113,000 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 79,000 |
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