Careers: Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

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03.15.2025

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61-120

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Career Outlook

A Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership can open the door to many different career opportunities. Graduates of our online program excel in nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

By earning your online bachelor’s in organizational leadership from the University of Cincinnati, you will position yourself to pursue a broad spectrum of supervisor positions, some of which include the following:

Human Resources/Talent Development
Marketing Manager
Fundraising and Volunteer Director
Development Manager and Director
Customer Relations
Bank Financial Loan Officer
Retail Manager
Loan Processor, Financial Institution
Sales Representative/Manager
Local Government Agencies
Hospital Administration Supervisor
Restaurant Owner/Manager
Airline Customer Service Manager
Education Administrator
Employee Relations Representative
Training and Development Manager
Health Care Administration

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Projected Growth

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Median Wage

$136,350

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Mid Level	$136,350
Entry Level	$81,060

Related Careers

Employee Relations Manager
HR Administration Director (Human Resources Administration Director)
Human Resources Director (HR Director)
Human Resources Manager (HR Manager)
Human Resources Operations Manager

Job Sectors

Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
English Language
Law and Government
Education and Training

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Median Wage

$157,620

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Mid Level	$157,620
Entry Level	$79,600

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Account Supervisor
Brand Manager
Business Development Director
Business Development Manager
Commercial Lines Manager
Market Development Executive
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Director
Marketing Manager
Product Manager

Job Sectors

Sales and Marketing
English Language
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Median Wage

$119,200

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$212,730
Mid Level	$119,200
Entry Level	$68,800

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Account Supervisor
Annual Giving Director
Development Director

Job Sectors

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Median Wage

$125,040

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$220,060
Mid Level	$125,040
Entry Level	$73,410

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Education and Development Manager
L and D Director (Learning and Development Director)
Learning Manager
Organizational Development Manager (OD Manager)
Staff Development Director
Staff Training and Development Manager
Training and Development Coordinator (T and D Coordinator)
Training and Development Director (T and D Director)
Training Director
Training Manager

Job Sectors

Education and Training
English Language
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Median Wage

$39,680

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$61,250
Mid Level	$39,680
Entry Level	$29,560

Related Careers

Account Representative
Call Center Representative
Client Services Representative
Customer Care Representative (CCR)
Customer Service Agent
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
Customer Service Specialist
Customer Support Representative (Customer Support Rep)
Guest Service Agent
Member Services Representative (Member Services Rep)

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Mathematics

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Median Wage

$46,730

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$76,350
Mid Level	$46,730
Entry Level	$30,350

Related Careers

Bakery Manager
Delicatessen Manager
Department Manager
Department Supervisor
Grocery Manager
Key Carrier
Meat Department Manager
Parts Sales Manager
Shift Manager
Store Manager

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
English Language
Education and Training

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Median Wage

$69,990

Projected Growth

1-2%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$139,470
Mid Level	$69,990
Entry Level	$37,020

Related Careers

Commercial Banker
Commercial Loan Officer
Corporate Banking Officer
Financial Aid Advisor
Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid Officer
Financial Counselor
Loan Counselor
Loan Officer
Mortgage Loan Officer

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Economics and Accounting
English Language
Mathematics
Sales and Marketing

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Median Wage

$135,160

Projected Growth

6-8%

Wage Range

Mid Level	$135,160
Entry Level	$63,700

Related Careers

District Sales Manager
National Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Sales and Marketing Vice President (Sales and Marketing VP)
Sales Director
Sales Manager
Sales Supervisor
Sales Vice President (Sales VP)

Job Sectors

Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Education and Training

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FAQs

What is the average salary in organizational leadership?

According to Careerbuilder.com, the average median salary for an individual in organizational leadership is $85,081.
What career options are there in organizational leadership?
Below are just a few of the career paths you can take in organizational leadership:
- Marketing manager
- Bank financial loan officer
- Retail manager
- Loan processor, financial institution
- Sales representative
- Local government agencies
- Hospital administration supervisor
- Restaurant owner/manager
- Airline customer service manager
- Education administrator
- Employee relations representative
- Training and development manager
- Health care administration
Is Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) available?
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.

Sources of aid:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Military Benefits
- FAFSA
- Scholarships

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