District of Columbia Business and Finance Overview

Washington D.C. business careers can be found in government, non-profit management, accounting, marketing, advertising, retail, sales, hospitality and tourism, business administration, investment banking, corporate finance and product management. Business careers in Washington D.C. generally require a bachelors degree in business to enter the field in an entry-level position and many professionals choose to enhance their career opportunities by earning an MBA.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in District of Columbia


Business careers that are typically open only to those with a degree in business can be quite profitable, which can be seen in the May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates report for District of Columbia by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data collected for this report includes wage information for Washington D.C. workers showing that the average annual wage for workers, regardless of level of education or industry, was $67,810 ($32.60 per hour), while the annual average wage for Washington D.C. management occupations was $116,290 ($55.91 per hour) and the average annual wage earned by Washington D.C. workers in business and financial operations careers was $81,000 ($38.94 per hour).

If you dream of a successful business career in Washington D.C., or would like to enhance an already rewarding business career, your first step is to find an accredited online or on-campus business degree program designed to give you the tools for success. Find the business degree program that is right for you by looking through the below list of institutions offering accredited business degree programs.

Online Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Campus Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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Business Salaries
Public Relations
$60,225
Advertising
$60,310
Certified Public Account(CPA)
$71,979
Finance
$44,665
Marketing
$42,475
Accounting
$53,041
Product Management
$76,729
Sports Management
$34,676
Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
$43,868
International business
$58,074
Budget Analyst
$47,789
Buyer and Purchasing Agent
$34,924 - $49,208
Claims Adjuster
$41,273 - $52,216
Claims Examiners
$34,930 - $50,000
Claims Investigator
$35,296 - $46,346
Cost Estimator
$39,123 - $53,101
Financial Analyst
$43,147 - $58,389
Government Accountant
$43,726 - $58,034
Government Auditor
$44,590 - $56,877
Insurance Underwriter
$36,463 - $51,408
Internal Auditor
$42,342 - $56,620
Loan Counselor
$29,092 - $39,953
Loan Officer
$29,214 - $47,552
Management Accountant
$42,772 - $58,958
Meeting and Convention Planner
$34,923 - $47,764
Personal Financial Advisors
$30,973 - $51,045
Public Accountants
$41,357 - $52,083
Real Estate Appraisers
$30,669 - $57,763
Tax Collector
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Examiner
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Revenue Agent
$32,761 - $49,954
 * Based on 5 years experience