Oregon Business and Finance Overview

Oregon business careers range from Mount Hood ski resort management to becoming the chief executive officer (CEO) of a major corporation based in Portland. With many exciting business careers to choose from, Oregonians with a desire to enter the world of business should consider increasing their competitive edge by obtaining a degree in business from an accredited online or campus-based business degree program. Most entry-level business positions in Oregon require at least a bachelors degree in business; whereas those who wish to move into more advanced business careers will likely need to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Oregon


According to the May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Oregon, put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage for Oregon workers across occupations was $19.92, which is $41,430 annually. In comparison, Oregon management occupations had an average hourly wage of $44.11 ($91,740 annually) and Oregon business and financial operations occupations had an average hourly wage of $27.69 ($57,590 annually).

If the idea of becoming a business professional and earning a higher than average salary is appealing to you, begin working towards a successful Oregon business career by finding an accredited online or campus-based business degree program that provides the education and skills you will need to prosper in the world of business. Browse through the below list of schools offering Oregon business degrees to find the program that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

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