Finance
Finance is one of the most diverse industries in the country, offering a range of finance jobs in the private and public sectors. From high-flying financial analysts on Wall Street to the modest loan officer at your neighborhood bank; from the accountant who does your taxes to the finance director at the local school district, finance, if you will, makes the world go 'round. Job opportunities are plentiful and the pay is often generous for high-level positions in business and government.
Most colleges and universities offer accredited degree programs in economics, accounting, and related areas of study. Opportunities to earn online degress in finance also are plentiful. Salaries vary depending on job descriptions. Personal financial consultants, who help clients make investment, tax and insurance decisions, earned an annual average of $69,050 in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Certified Public Accountants, meanwhile, who require similar skills as financial advisers, averaged $59,430. Salaries increase depending on size and scope of the positions. Both occupations are expected to grow between 20 and 30 percent by 2018, according to the bureau.
Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty within a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online.
- Finance
Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.- Undergrad Cert: Accounting: Advanced
- Undergrad Cert: Accounting: Introductory
- Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Management
- Diploma: Accounting
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.
- Basic Accounting
- Financial Planning
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.- Accounting
- Business Management
