Georgia Business and Finance Overview

Earning a degree in business is an important step in building the foundation for a successful Georgia business career. A degree in business is generally required for most entry-level positions in the business field and can help advance a current business career. Earning a Georgia business degree will prepare you for a variety of careers including accountant, auditor, analyst, marketing manager, sports manager, financial planner, retail manager, loan officer or chief executive officer.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Georgia


The Georgia State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for May 2008, put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, notes that the annual average wage in across occupations in Georgia was $40,080 ($19.27 per hour) at that time. At the same time, Georgia management occupations paid $95,680 per year ($46.00 per hour) and Georgia business and finance operations occupations paid $65,680 per year ($31.58 per hour). This data shows that Georgia careers that require a degree in business have the potential of paying significantly higher than average wages.

Begin your path to a career as a business professional in Georgia by choosing an accredited campus-based or online Georgia business degree program to gain the education and skills you will need to succeed. Look through the list of schools below to find the accredited Georgia 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. .

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