General and operations managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,950/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Chief executives
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$206,420/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↑ Above Average
Purchasing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$139,510/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Administrative services managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$108,390/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Financial and investment analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,350/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Personal financial advisors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,140/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Marketing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,030/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Advertising and promotions managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$126,960/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↓ Declining
Sales managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$138,060/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Human resources managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$140,030/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Economists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$115,440/yrBachelor’s common→ Limited Growth
Data scientists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$112,590/yrBachelor’s common⇧ Strong
Computer and information systems managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$171,200/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…⇧ Strong
Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↑ Above Average
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↑ Above Average
Marketing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,030/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,010/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Training and development managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$127,090/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Human resources managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$140,030/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Sales managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$138,060/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Managers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$136,550/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
General and operations managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,950/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Fundraising managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$123,480/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Facilities managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$104,690/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Natural sciences managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,180/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Financial risk specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$106,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,010/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Training and development managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$127,090/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Human resources managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$140,030/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Medical and health services managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$117,960/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…⇧ Strong
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,010/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Training and development managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$127,090/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Administrative services managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$108,390/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g… ↗ Steady
Managers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$136,550/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Natural sciences managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,180/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Education administrators, postsecondary
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$103,960/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…→ Limited Growth
Compensation and benefits managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$140,360/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…→ Limited Growth
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$109,660/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certifications (role dependent)↗ Steady
Statisticians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$103,300/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certifications (role dependent)↑ Above Average
Angel investors and venture partners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$125,000/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Innovation lab directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Angel investors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$125,000/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Quantitative analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,300/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Private equity associates
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Fintech product managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Investment banking analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Wealth managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Quantitative traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$142,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Hedge fund analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Derivatives traders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Robo-advisor platform managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Product marketing managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$118,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Facilities directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Strategic planning directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$128,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Six Sigma black belt consultants
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Regional operations directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Privacy compliance managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Data breach response managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
IT audit managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Algorithmic bias auditors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Commercial banking relationship managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$105,000/yrHigh school diploma (entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Account…↗ Steady
Investment Banker
Investment Bankers help companies raise capital, execute mergers and acquisitions, and navigate complex financial trans…
$125,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi …↑ Above Average
Actuary
Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess risk and uncertainty for insurance companies, pen…
$115,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…⇧ Strong
CEO
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are the top leaders of organizations, responsible for overall strategic direction, majo…
$185,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady