Jacksonville is located in Duval county and has a population of 735,617.
Business schools in Jacksonville charged students an average tuition of $11,793.00 if they were Florida residents, and $12,963.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for business schools in Jacksonville is $850.00. Students living on campus at business schools in Jacksonville paid an average of $7,639.00 for room and board during the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students living at home incurred costs of $3,947.00. There are thirteen business colleges in Jacksonville for students to choose from. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 1,871 students completed business programs in Jacksonville.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $173,780.00 | 1,320 |
| General and Operations Managers | $94,920.00 | 4,390 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $111,250.00 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,950.00 | 360 |
| Sales Managers | $124,840.00 | 1,440 |
| Public Relations Managers | $90,610.00 | 90 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $87,490.00 | 630 |
| Financial Managers | $108,450.00 | 1,620 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $90,460.00 | 170 |
| Training and Development Managers | $82,170.00 | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers, All Other | $78,040.00 | 200 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,710.00 | 280 |
| Purchasing Managers | $102,690.00 | 120 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $90,550.00 | 420 |
| Food Service Managers | $50,250.00 | 710 |
| Lodging Managers | $58,760.00 | 130 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $51,920.00 | 330 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $54,090.00 | 1,070 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $59,990.00 | 1,290 |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | $49,090.00 | 1,200 |
| Cost Estimators | $62,190.00 | 1,160 |
| Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | $41,860.00 | 930 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $49,720.00 | 310 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $50,120.00 | 1,060 |
| Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | $54,660.00 | 900 |
| Logisticians | $63,420.00 | 570 |
| Management Analysts | $70,260.00 | 3,300 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $37,580.00 | 500 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $60,360.00 | 6,030 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $58,490.00 | 5,500 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $44,530.00 | 450 |
| Budget Analysts | $58,330.00 | 190 |
| Credit Analysts | $65,270.00 | 720 |
| Financial Analysts | $66,130.00 | 610 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $61,890.00 | 950 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $52,000.00 | 690 |
| Financial Examiners | $80,050.00 | 130 |
| Loan Counselors | $45,670.00 | 90 |
| Loan Officers | $59,000.00 | 2,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $20,840.00 | 310 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $54,550.00 | 1,630 |
If you are interested in pursuing an MBA, I recommend that you first make sure that business is the right career track for you. Before you begin an MBA you should learn what it is really like to work in business by gaining hands-on experience.Read Full Interview
