Montana Business and Finance Overview

Whether you dream of working for the government in Helena or managing a cattle ranch outside of Missoula, a degree in business can assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. The flexibility of business degrees allows business degree holders to enter careers in a wide variety of Montana industries including sales, marketing, management, accounting, retail, manufacturing, auditing and administration. A bachelors degree in business is commonly required for entry-level positions in most of these Montana business careers.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Montana


The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates report for Montana shows that the annual average wage for Montana management occupations at that time was $68,960 ($33.15 per hour) and that the average annual wage for business and finance operations occupations was $50,410 ($24.24 per hour). These occupations, which typically require a degree in business, pay significantly more than the average annual wage for Montana workers across occupations, which was $34,190 ($16.44 per hour) at that time.

If a Montana business career appeals to you, take the next step towards establishing a successful career by selecting an accredited on-campus or online Montana business degree program that will provide the education and practical business skills necessary to succeed. To find the business school that is right for you, browse our comprehensive list of schools offering accredited business degree programs, listed below.

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