Industry snapshot: Business and administration jobs

Managers and senior executives

Average salary: $120,730 (general and operations managers); $169,540 (chief executives). Salaries vary widely by industry and size of company.

Demand: Tight. Competition is extremely tough for these lucrative positions, but those with experience and expertise can find good management positions in healthcare, accounting, and nonprofits.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred in business, economics, finance, or law, plus leadership skills and experience. Many executives rise through corporate ranks.

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Managers and senior executives Average salary: $120,730 (general and operations managers); $169,540 (chief executives). Salaries vary widely by industry and size of company. Demand: Tight. Competition is extremely tough for these lucrative positions, but those with experience and expertise can find good management positions in healthcare, accounting, and nonprofits. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred in business, economics, finance, or law, plus leadership skills and experience. Many executives rise through corporate ranks.