The Mayor's Daughter Education and Career Guide

It's tough making career choices.

There are a lot of different career fields, vocations and college majors to choose from.

Hopefully, the Mayor's Daughter might be able to help.

FIVE POPULAR AREAS RIGHT NOW:

Nursing
For those who enjoy caring for others, earning an online college degree in nursing is a great career path. As people are living longer and longer, the demand for skilled nurses will continue to rise.

At a minimum, a program in nursing requires the minimum of an associate's degree, and some may require a bachelor's degree. An online college nursing degree offers students exposure to a wide range of contemporary health and illness issues, as well as the ability to provide and manage patient care.

Most online college degree programs also offer a master's degree in nursing. The BLS reports that the job outlook for registered nurses is expected to grow much faster than the average and, because the occupation is very large, more than half a million new jobs are expected to be created in the coming years--among the largest number of new jobs for any occupation.

Nursing is a career field that is not right for most students. But for some students, it can be a terrific choice. Registered nurses can expect to earn a median annual salary of $63,750. You can read more about education training options here.

Business Administration and MBA Programs
Given the current competitive business environment, earning an online college degree in business administration or an MBA can give you a definite advantage. These programs generally take about a year of intensive study and focus on finance, accounting and business management.

Those wishing to pursue an online MBA degree must first have earned a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Opportunities include earning your MBA degree in traditional business fields such as finance and accounting, as well as information technology.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that experienced managers with strong leadership qualities and the ability to improve the efficiency or competitive position of an organization should have the best job opportunities. As the economy expands globally, online college degree programs that emphasize international economics, marketing and information systems, as well as the study of several languages also may be beneficial.

The BLS estimates that those at the top with business administration and MBA degrees can earn a median salary of $160,720 per year. See some business administration class options.

Psychology
The study of the mind and the motivations behind our actions has always been an interesting program for distance learners. Pursuing an online college degree in psychology can help students become counselors or work in careers in administration, social services, private practice or mental health services.

The BLS reports that job prospects are best for those who have advanced degrees in psychology, such as a doctoral or master's degree, but opportunities may be limited for bachelor's degree holders.

The median annual salary for psychologists is $86,540. Learn more about degree programs.

Engineering
Whether you're interested in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, there's a distance learning program available. A large number of online college degree program offer bachelor's degrees or master's degrees designed to help professionals further their career goals.

According to the BLS, overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good, and prospects will be excellent in certain specialties. The median salary for general engineers runs $89,560 per year. Check out engineer training.

Liberal Arts and Humanities
Everyone can benefit from a good, solid grounding in the liberal arts and humanities. Which makes this course of study one of the most popular distance learning programs. The flexible scheduling, wide selection of courses and convenience of interacting with faculty and fellow students 24/7 makes earning a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an online college ideal.

With an online liberal arts/humanities degree, you can open the doors to a wide variety of careers in the educational, industrial and social science industries.

References:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos012.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm

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