Florida Business and Finance Overview

Whether you have your career completely planned out, or are not yet sure what you want to do with your life, a versatile degree in business can help you get there. Business degrees can lead to any number of Florida business careers and are versatile enough to provide entrée into a wide variety of industries. From retail management to chief executive officer, a business degree can help you reach your personal and professional goals and to enter into a profitable career in management, sales, manufacturing, retail, public administration or sports management.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Florida


To see an example of how earning a business degree can increase your earning potential and lead to fulfilling, rewarding career, one only needs to look at reports published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which show that Florida careers that require a degree in business often entail higher than average pay. For example, the Florida State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for May 2008 show that the average wage for workers in all occupations was $38,470 per year ($18.50 per hour); whereas management occupations paid an average of $103,120 per year ($49.58 per hour) and business and finance operations occupations paid an average of $58,820 per year ($28.28 per hour).

The first step in beginning a Florida business career is to find an accredited business degree program that fits with your goals and learning style. Browse the comprehensive list of schools offering online and campus-based business degree programs, listed below, to find the Florida business degree program that is right for you.

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. .

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. .

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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