  {"id":17,"date":"2021-04-07T13:45:44","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T18:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/business-administration\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-05-06T08:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:48:07","slug":"career-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/business-administration\/career-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">With a degree from our programs, you can pursue many career paths. The skills you learned in your Business Administration major are applicable to a wide array of sectors in the business world including Finance, Human Resources, Management and Marketing. After earning your degree, you can work for a corporation, nonprofit organization or startup company, among many other options. And with a Computer Information Systems major, you will be equipped to apply information technology solutions to address business problems.<\/p>\n<h2>The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Advantage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Our business graduates get jobs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/career\/graduate-follow-up-survey-and-report\/\">100% placement<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Internships that help you decide on your career pathways.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/scholarships\/\">Merit-based<\/a> up to $10,000 and departmental scholarships.<\/li>\n<li>In-state tuition for all students.<\/li>\n<li>Low cost of tuition, $4,902 per semester (15 credits) vs $16,205 for a private 4 year college (<a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/pay-for-college\/college-costs\/college-costs-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">College Board 2022<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below are some examples of viable career options with a business degree, included are links to the U.S. Burea of Labor Statistics where you will find more information about each career&rsquo;s outlook!<\/p>\n<h2>Common Careers for Business Administration Graduates Include<\/h2>\n<p>Students in business administration often enter these careers<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 1221px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Median Salary <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Job Outlook <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 92px\">\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">$141,490<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/budget-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Budget Analyst<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$78,970<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 92px\">\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/compensation-benefits-and-job-analysis-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Compensation, Benefits and Job Analyst Specialists<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">$67,190<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/human-resources-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Human Resource Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$121,220<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/loan-officers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Loan Officer<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$63,960<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/management-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Management Analyst<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$87,660<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 92px\">\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/labor-relations-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Labor Relations Specialists<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">$73,240<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">-4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 92px\">\n<td style=\"height: 92px\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Finance Analyst<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\">$83,660<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\">6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 92px\">\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/insurance-underwriters.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Insurance Underwriter<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">$71,790<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 92px\" width=\"208\">-2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/personal-financial-advisors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Personal Financial Advisor<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$89,330<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/purchasing-managers-buyers-and-purchasing-agents.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Purchasing Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$72,270<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">-4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/property-real-estate-and-community-association-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Properties &amp; Real Estate Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$59,660<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/administrative-services-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Facilities Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$98,890<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/tax-examiners-and-collectors-and-revenue-agents.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tax Examiner<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$55,640<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">-4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/management-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Management Analysts<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$87,660<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/starting-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Start and Own a Business<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p id=\"titleSectionTitleId\" class=\"_2KpcJ8QPHfTqNFAAOY5CRD\">Calculate your startup costs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Common Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates Include<\/h2>\n<p>Students in CIS often enter these careers<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 821px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><strong>Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><strong>Median Salary <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><strong>Job Outlook <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Computer Operations Manager<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$151,150<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-systems-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Computer Systems Analyst<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$93,730<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/database-administrators.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Database Administrator<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$98,860<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/web-developers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Web Developer<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$77,200<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-support-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Computer Support Specialist<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\">$55,510<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\">9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">\n<p class=\"intro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/information-security-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Information Security Analyst<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">$103,590<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px\" width=\"208\">33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a degree from our programs, you can pursue many career paths. 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