The Best Career Fields for Veterans and 5 Degrees to Help Them Succeed
Veteran unemployment rates dropped to 2.75% in September 2022, falling below the national average. These veterans find employment in various careers and locations, allowing them to continue their career path. Some jobs are considered the best for veterans with or pursuing degrees. Here are a few of them.
Accountant or Auditor
If you're good with numbers and details, the field of auditing or accounting may be right for you. These career paths include creating financial records and maintaining the documents accompanying them. These positions require a degree and a Certified Public Account certificate. Job growth in these fields is expected to be 7% through 2030. Get a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from GGU.
Management
Several management roles are top career options for veterans. Among those are the Human Resources Manager, Operations Manager, Computer Systems Manager and IT Manager. While the people, equipment and procedures you'll manage will vary from operations to IT, the management skills required are the same for any managerial position.
Marketing managers, for example, are responsible for building the campaigns and teams to bring the organization's message to the intended audience – while working with the people on the marketing team. Marketing management positions are expected to grow by 10% through 2030. GGU offers undergraduate and graduate programs that align with your managerial roles, general management degrees and certificates in human resources management.
Analysts
Analysts are research-oriented people who collect data in a given field, develop reports and guide decision-makers. They often find areas of improvement throughout their data collection and can recommend plans to make the processes run smoother. Analysts specialize in many areas, including cyber security, computer systems, management, and operations research.
One great piece of information for aspiring analysts is that career growth in this field is high. Among those listed above, the lowest growth is a computer systems analyst at 11%, and the highest is a cyber security analyst at 33% expected growth through 2030. Learn more about a degree or certificate in data analytics from GGU.
Computer Programming
Programming, engineering, development and IT management are still growing. While these career paths are quite different, they all involve computers. Computer Systems Managers are responsible for managing computer-related activities. This includes upgrading software and equipment, researching and presenting new options to decision-makers and managing the personnel in the department.
GGU has certificates for those interested in programming Python, HQL, R, SAS and SQL. These are outstanding certificates to add to existing degrees or to punch up your resume when applying for jobs. Developers should see an average of 15% to 20% growth through 2030. Check out the undergraduate certificates GGU offers.
Bonus: Is an MBA your next step?
The ultimate degree that will help you excel in a management career is a Master of Business Administration. With this, you'll learn about marketing, accounting, data analytics, operations and human resources. This will allow you to manage a variety of departments and employees, as well as increase your options for career progression.
Learn more about how practical degrees and flexible scheduling make GGU the perfect fit for military-connected students.