As a young adult with a disability, you understand the challenges as well as the rewards of getting into a successful career. Whether you are heading to college for the first time or returning after a few years, consider an online degree in business. There are both shorter certifications as well as longer degree programs that fit every need. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that two of the highest-paying jobs in 2021 were in business: chief executives and marketing managers. Read on to learn more:
What Are the Highest Paying Careers in Business?
Keep in mind that advanced career positions like CEOs also require substantial experience along with a degree. Many high-level earners who have an MBA, such as business managers, general managers, or facilities managers, started in internship positions. Entry-level positions do not make as much as experienced mid-level or senior-level positions. This is important to remember when planning financially for your future. However, with the right education, you can pursue and eventually attain some of the highest-grossing median income business careers:
- Business manager
- Marketing manager
- Medical and health services manager
- Business lawyer
- Financial manager
What Degrees Are Necessary for the Highest-Paying Business Careers?
To become a business, marketing, or medical and health services manager, it helps to earn a degree. These degrees are offered both in-person and online at all levels. For example, if you’re interested in medical and health services, you might go for a BS in Health Administration. If marketing is your primary area of interest, enrolling in an online MBA program can not only develop your skills in economics, marketing, accounting, and strategic planning but also sharpen your time management skills.
If you are interested in being a business lawyer, you can get a Juris Doctor in Business Law. Also known as a JD, after you are granted this law degree, you can take the bar exam required to practice law. In business law, there are several different paths you can take to specialize your services, ranging from contract drafting to employment law and much in between.
Finance is included within a BA or an MBA program. Credentials in finance also come in the form of specific certifications, bachelor’s, master’s, or PhDs. After completing your finance program, you can be eligible for finance careers such as accounting, commercial banking, hedge fund management, or even the role of chief financial officer.
Especially if your primary area of interest lies elsewhere, marketing is a great avenue to pursue. For example, you might want to pursue a career in fashion or fashion merchandising, either selling your own designs or promoting a brand you love. Getting a degree in fashion marketing will teach you everything you need to know to get started in the industry and will allow you to learn from those who’ve worked in the field.
What Should You Consider Before Committing to a Program?
Don’t sign papers and jump into just any program. Take your time and do the research, following these steps:
- Shop around and check out multiple programs
- Look for ADA compliance and reviews
- Check for online course offerings
- Make sure the program is a good long-term fit
- Request an information session and a tour
How Do You Get Your First Job in the Business World?
One option is to try looking for education programs that include internships as part of the degree coursework. Internships give you work experience in the field you are training for while you are still in school, and some can lead to permanent employment.
No matter how much experience you have, you’ll need to create a resume that highlights your talents and attributes. If you’re having trouble putting something together, look for resume building services to help. You can find these professionals through online job boards where you can choose candidates based on their reviews, experience, and rates.
Where Should You Live?
Planning your career may have you wanting to make changes in other areas of your life. If you’ve decided to move out of your parents’ house as you attend school or get started in the workforce, consider your housing needs, budget, and other factors, such as your preferences for amenities or what activities/shops/cafes, etc., you want to be close to. As you get started living on your own, an accessible apartment is a great option.
Careers in business are not only lucrative but are also a great option for young adults with disabilities. There are extensive choices in the careers available in the business world, with plenty of room to move up. Depending on your situation, you can enroll in educational programs that are all or partially online and come in a wide variety of scheduling options to balance school and home life. Using resources at the local and national levels can ensure that your legal accommodations are satisfied, your skills training is more than adequate, and your career aspirations are on the right track.
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