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Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 136,400 openings for accountants and auditors are projected, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average salary for business graduates was $50,939, and the median was $52,000.

The national median annual salary for accountants and auditors was $77,250 in 2021 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).

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

In addition to CPA coursework, many accountants climb a career ladder that includes management, directorship, or chief financial officer. There are various specializations, such as certified management accountant, certified internal auditor, and certified information systems auditor, which require experience and additional examinations.

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for graduates with a B.S. in Organizational Leadership was $46,149, and the median salary was $47,000 .

The national median annual salary for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Organizational leadership graduates often pursue advanced degrees in areas such as:

• Business administration
• Human resources management
• Industry-specific areas

Employment of economists is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for economists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022).

According to the IU Indianapolis First Destination Survey in 2021, the average starting salary reported for School of Liberal Arts graduates was $44,206, and the median was $38,800.

T he national mean starting salary for liberal arts graduates who majored in economics was $62,875 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

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

Economics majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Economics
• Education
• Law
• Marketing
• Nonprofit management
• Philanthropy
• Public administration
• Statistics

Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 16% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 69,600 openings for financial managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for finance B.S.B. graduates was $64,771, and the median salary was $63,000.

The national mean starting salary for business graduates who majored in finance was $59,627 for the class of May 2020, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE, 2022).

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

Finance majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Business administration (M.B.A.)
• Economics
• Law

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023).

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2023, the average starting salary reported for the human resource management B.S.B. graduates was $50,170, and the median salary was $50,000.

The national median annual salary for human resources managers was $136,350 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

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

Human resources management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

• Business administration (M.B.A.)
• Human resources management
• Labor relations