| Whether it is earned at a traditional or online college, | | | | True, the current economy hasn't been kind to |
| a college degree can be a path to high-paying, | | | | recent graduates. At the same time it looks like Wall |
| meaningful careers. A degree is seen as proof of a | | | | Street and the banking industry are recovering and |
| jobseeker's potential and ability to complete | | | | the rest of the economy is stabilizing. While the |
| advanced projects. | | | | economic downturn may have slowed hiring in some |
| However, some degrees open doors to more | | | | business fields, many top companies are again looking |
| lucrative careers than others. Business degrees in | | | | to add talent as things begin to turn around. They |
| particular can set graduates on a road to a lifetime of | | | | may be filling positions with individuals who have the |
| exciting and rewarding work. For instance, a graduate | | | | kind of understanding of advanced business principles |
| with a BBA in Accounting can earn anywhere from | | | | that can only come from completing a college degree. |
| $34,000 to $55,000 a year, depending on what area | | | | Now may be a good time to get in on the ground |
| they work in and their years of experience. | | | | floor of a business and begin a long career with a |
| So jobs in finance and marketing are generally known | | | | company as it begins to see improvements in its |
| to come along with a large paycheck. Many individuals | | | | projections. As organizations start to hire again, they |
| also can find employment in this field after just four | | | | will be looking for individuals who have recently |
| years in school. For more ambitious industrialists, a | | | | earned their degree, as new grads often cost the |
| degree in one of these fields may be an effective | | | | business less. |
| stepping-stone to an MBA degree, which can lead to | | | | While strong job prospects and the potential to earn |
| even higher-paying, executive-level jobs. For instance, | | | | good pay may make these degrees attractive, they |
| an accountant with an MBA averages slightly over | | | | are not the only reason to pursue the qualification. |
| $100,000. Those who cross disciplines, such as a | | | | Many grads may choose to seek employment with a |
| person with a BS in some form of technology and an | | | | nonprofit group after they finish their program. |
| MBA, can go even higher. | | | | Even non-profits need individuals who can manage |
| The growth of online degree programs has made it | | | | the business side of the operation. While the salaries |
| even easier for individuals to pursue one of these | | | | may not be as attractive as working at a for-profit |
| lucrative degrees. As it is well known, students can | | | | corporation, nonprofits can be a rewarding career |
| complete classes on their own time. This makes it | | | | that fulfills graduates' sense of social responsibility. |
| possible for them to keep their current job and | | | | Regardless of the field graduates of business |
| continue earning money while working towards their | | | | programs choose to enter, the degree can be a |
| degree. Many times their job will even help cover the | | | | starting point to a lifetime of well-paying, meaningful |
| tuition. | | | | work. |