Pennsylvania Business and Finance Overview

Pennsylvania business professions can be found in numerous industries including finance, marketing, banking, entertainment, distribution, manufacturing, retail, sports, accounting, tourism and auditing. The flexibility of a degree in business obtained from an accredited business degree program allows future professionals to qualify for numerous entry-level business careers and to enter a variety of industries as an accountant, administrator, marketer or manager. Those who choose to further their education at a graduate level by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree will increase their career options and earning potential significantly.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Pennsylvania


The May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates report for Pennsylvania, issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that the average annual wage for Pennsylvania workers working in all occupations at that time was $40,630, which is an average hourly wage of $19.53. Additional data shows that Pennsylvania management occupations had an annual average wage of $94,700 ($45.53 per hour) and Pennsylvania business and financial operations occupations had an annual average wage of $62,340 ($29.97 per hour).

If a higher earning potential and the opportunity to advance to high levels of management or business administration entices you, begin working towards your Pennsylvania business career by selecting an accredited campus-based or online business degree program offered by one of the schools 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