Economics
Securities and Commodities Sales Agents
buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
$96540
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Economics Professors
teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$123720
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Business Professors
teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$107270
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Environmental Economists
conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
$120880
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Economists
conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
$120880
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Tax Preparers
prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
$52710
No degree required
Strong job growth
Financial Quantitative Analysts
develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
$96630
Master’s degree
High job satisfaction
Tax Examiners
determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
$62040
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Loan Officers
evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.
$76930
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Financial Examiners
enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
$92730
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Budget Analysts
examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
$82690
Bachelor’s degree
Credit Analysts
analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
$86170
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Financial Analysts
conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
$96630
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Personal Financial Advisors
advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients’ assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
$122490
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Auditors
examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
$81660
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Accountants
analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
$81660
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Farm Products Purchasing Agents
purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
$72370
Bachelor’s degree
Investment Fund Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
$96630
Master’s degree
High job satisfaction
Property and Real Estate Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
$73210
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Lodging Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
$65270
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
Financial Managers
direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
$151510
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Treasurers and Controllers
direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
$151510
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Economic Analysts
The primary responsibility of the Economic Analyst is to compile economic data, analyze it, and produce reports that outline the potential economic consequences or benefits of following a particular course of action. They help companies, governmental agencies, and other organizations develop a sound economic strategy.
$78000
Master’s degree