Serial entrepreneurs
Start companies and build them from the ground up.
$92,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
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Start a Business
Build something of your own. Entrepreneurs create the businesses of tomorrow.
Franchise owners and operators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
E-commerce store owners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Business Owner
Business Owners create and run their own companies, taking on the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship.
$75,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Business teachers, postsecondary
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$97,270/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Business operations specialists, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$81,270/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
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
Personal service managers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$61,340/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
Meeting, convention, and event planners
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,440/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
Social enterprise founders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Startup incubator managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,300/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Business plan writers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Licensing and royalties managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,800/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
Startup founders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$85,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Business incubator managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Franchise consultants
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Patent licensing managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↗ Steady
Crowdfunding campaign managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Business plan consultants
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Startup accelerator mentors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,500/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Food truck operators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Mobile app entrepreneurs
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Subscription box founders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,400/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
SaaS startup founders
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Coworking space operators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,800/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…⇧ Strong
Pop-up shop entrepreneurs
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,600/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Sports Agent
Sports Agents represent professional athletes in contract negotiations, endorsement deals, and career management.
$85,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…↑ Above Average
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