Going to school to major in Business is a popular prospect for
college students in the United States.
Research.com names Business Administration and similar business-related majors such as
Construction Management, Healthcare Administration,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and
Finance (to name a few) as some of the most
in-demand degrees for college students in 2023.
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Business degrees are a
profitable higher-education investment, too. According to Monster, students with a major in Business can choose from a variety of job titles. More than 60 percent of the Jobs listed by Monster have salaries of $90,000, or more, per year.
Monster adds, “Business degree jobs in technology and data-heavy industries are likely to continue growing and will have a high demand for business graduates in the immediate future.”
What Can you Do with a Business Degree?
It makes a lot of sense to consider enrolling in a business program as students find they have a variety of
business career options. All job industries require a strong business or administrative function to keep their companies prosperous.
Below are five of the highest-paying, and most popular, Business degree jobs according to Monster:
VP, Finance
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Director
Corporate Controller
Portfolio Manager
Scholarships for Business Majors
A form of financial aid students don’t have to pay back, the scholarship opportunities listed below will help students pay for business school:
The Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business. To be considered for this award, you must submit a 250 - to 500 - word essay addressing the following prompt: "Share a personal story of how you overcame a major life challenge or obstacle and what lessons you learned that prepared you for college and beyond. How will these experiences provide you with a unique perspective in pursuing a career in business?"
Deadline: 7/31/25
Award Amount: $1,000
The LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must demonstrate interest in entrepreneurial activities, currently own a lawn care business, ran a lawn care business in the past, or plan on starting a business upon graduating college to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 8/20/25
Award Amount: $1,000
The Digital Marketing Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. You must be majoring in a field related to digital marketing and plan to enroll in at least 10 credit hours during the spring semester to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 9/10/25
Award Amount: $4,000
The LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time minority students who are majoring in public relations, marketing, or advertising. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, while graduate students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 2/27/26
Award Amount: $2,500 - $3,750
The BELDON Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in business, management, communications, marketing, or a related field. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 9/1/24
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarships for Women in Business
The Women in Business Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in business. You must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, exceptional leadership qualities, and involvement with your community to be considered for this award.
Deadline: 12/1/25
Award Amount: $1,000
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is available to female undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in business management. You must reside in a Zonta district/region to be eligible for this award. Applications must be submitted to your local Zonta club.
Deadline: Varies
Award Amount: $1,000
The more financial assistance you get from scholarships and grants the lower your tuition costs will be. This equates to graduating college with a profitable degree! Create your free Fastweb profile to find scholarships that fit you.
Check out more scholarship opportunities below:
Merit Scholarships
Full-Tuition Scholarships
No-Essay Scholarships
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