Tennessee Business and Finance Overview

Tennessee business occupations are found in marketing, accounting, sales, retail, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, sports, tourism, entertainment, banking and finance. But whether you dream of going into entertainment management in Nashville or running a corporation in Memphis, your success as a Tennessee business professional begins with enrolling in an accredited business degree program. A bachelors degree in business is commonly required for entry-level Tennessee business careers, while those looking to move into executive positions will likely need to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in order to succeed in this competitive field.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Tennessee


Obtaining a degree in business can not only enhance your competitive edge, but can also significantly increase your earnings. The May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Tennessee, put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes data showing that the average annual wage for Tennessee workers working in all occupations at that time was $36,540, or $17.57 per hour. Additional data shows that the average annual wage for Tennessee management occupations was $79,690, which is $38.31 per hour, while the average annual wage for Tennessee business and financial operations occupations was $57,680, or $27.73 per hour.

Begin establishing your successful Tennessee business career by finding an accredited business degree program. Browse our complete list of schools offering accredited online or on-campus business degree programs to find the school that best meets your needs.

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