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Employment of management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as average for all occupations. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation and expansion of organizations, which should require more staff to manage these operations. High-growth fields include information technology, financial management, sales, human resources, industrial production, and health services managers.

This major requires specific concentrations, minors, and certificates from a variety fields to prepare students for employment in human resources, training, and supervisory roles. Job openings will be greater for those with skills in labor negotiations, international human resource management, logistics, and information technology.

The average starting salary reported by 2017 organizational leadership graduates was $46,139. The median annual wage for management occupations nationally was $104,240 in May 2018, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups. Both starting and median salaries vary greatly based on industry area, skills, and years of experience.

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Organizational leadership graduates may pursue advanced degrees in areas such as: human resources management, business administration (MBA), or a variety of industry-specific areas.