Massachusetts·Management Occupations·SOC 11-9199

Best Manager, All Other programs in Massachusetts, ranked by enrollment

Q: What degree do you need to become a Manager, All Other?

Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Business Administration and Management, General, which awarded 10,091 degrees in Massachusetts in 2024-25, 33.5% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.

Q: Which college majors lead to becoming a Manager, All Other?

The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 85 programs to this occupation. The largest are Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, Business/Commerce, plus 33 more. Together they graduate about 30,121 people a year in Massachusetts.

Q: How much do managers, all other earn in Massachusetts?

The median is $182,950 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 28.9% above the U.S. median of $141,900. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.

Q: Is demand for managers, all other growing?

BLS projects a +4.5% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, about as fast as average, with roughly 106,700 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.

Q: How many schools offer programs for this career in Massachusetts?

77 institutions in Massachusetts reported graduates from at least one of the 85 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.

Q: What other job titles do managers, all other work under?

Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Site Manager, Wind Site Manager, Compliance Manager, Wind Plant Manager, Compliance Director, Development Manager among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 11-9199.

All managers not listed.

77 schools in Massachusetts run programs that feed this job, graduating 30,121 people a year. The job pays a median of $182,950 in Massachusetts across about 10,630 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Also calledSite ManagerWind Site ManagerCompliance ManagerWind Plant ManagerCompliance DirectorDevelopment ManagerDevelopment DirectorEnvironmental Manager

Graduates / yr

30,121

in Massachusetts

Median pay · Massachusetts

$182,950

BLS OEWS May 2025

Jobs in state

10,630

people employed

Schools

with a feeder program

Avg graduation rate

59%

across those schools

Median net price

$26,083

per year, IPEDS

Fields of study in Massachusetts that lead to this job

Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

CIP 52.02

Business Administration

10,586graduates / yr

60 schools · 6 specializations · 35.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $43,506

47 schools · 1 specialization · 11.6% of pipeline

Grad earnings $31,426

23 schools · 5 specializations · 10.2% of pipeline

Grad earnings $51,725

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

CIP 52.01

Business/Commerce

1,970graduates / yr

20 schools · 1 specialization · 6.5% of pipeline

Grad earnings $44,700

Social Sciences

CIP 45.10

Political Science and Government

1,539graduates / yr

38 schools · 4 specializations · 5.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $35,631

14 schools · 11 specializations · 4.6% of pipeline

Grad earnings $33,805

45 schools · 4 specializations · 3.5% of pipeline

Grad earnings $31,217

Psychology

CIP 42.27

Research and Experimental Psychology

950graduates / yr

7 schools · 6 specializations · 3.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $34,454

Social Sciences

CIP 45.09

International Relations and National Security Studies

920graduates / yr

14 schools · 3 specializations · 3.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $37,878

Health Professions And Related Programs

CIP 51.20

Pharmacy

664graduates / yr

2 schools · 1 specialization · 2.2% of pipeline

Grad earnings $48,728

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

CIP 43.01

Criminal Justice and Corrections

662graduates / yr

13 schools · 2 specializations · 2.2% of pipeline

Grad earnings $37,408

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

CIP 44.04

Public Administration

565graduates / yr

12 schools · 1 specialization · 1.9% of pipeline

Grad earnings $45,374

39 schools · 1 specialization · 1.8% of pipeline

Grad earnings $34,099

6 schools · 2 specializations · 1.5% of pipeline

Grad earnings $35,590

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

CIP 09.07

Radio

405graduates / yr

13 schools · 1 specialization · 1.3% of pipeline

Grad earnings $29,112

14 schools · 6 specializations · 0.8% of pipeline

Grad earnings $27,806

Library Science

CIP 25.01

Library Science and Administration

264graduates / yr

1 schools · 2 specializations · 0.9% of pipeline

Grad earnings $29,163

6 schools · 1 specialization · 0.8% of pipeline

Grad earnings $37,366

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

CIP 52.07

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

221graduates / yr

17 schools · 2 specializations · 0.7% of pipeline

Grad earnings $43,803

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

CIP 30.06

Systems Science and Theory

126graduates / yr

3 schools · 1 specialization · 0.4% of pipeline

Grad earnings $35,840

5 schools · 1 specialization · 0.4% of pipeline

Grad earnings $36,279

Social Sciences

CIP 45.07

Geography and Cartography

105graduates / yr

7 schools · 2 specializations · 0.4% of pipeline

Grad earnings $38,944

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

CIP 30.39

Economics and Computer Science

85graduates / yr

2 schools · 1 specialization · 0.3% of pipeline

Grad earnings —

Visual And Performing Arts

CIP 50.10

Arts

67graduates / yr

4 schools · 3 specializations · 0.2% of pipeline

Grad earnings $28,050

Social Sciences

CIP 45.12

Urban Studies/Affairs

66graduates / yr

6 schools · 1 specialization · 0.2% of pipeline

Grad earnings $40,294

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

CIP 43.03

Homeland Security

42graduates / yr

2 schools · 4 specializations · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $46,281

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

CIP 11.10

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

40graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $48,185

Health Professions And Related Programs

CIP 51.07

Health and Medical Administrative Services

36graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $30,774

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

CIP 43.02

Fire Protection

25graduates / yr

2 schools · 1 specialization · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $48,952

Social Sciences

CIP 45.13

Sociology and Anthropology

18graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $28,378

3 schools · 1 specialization · 0.1% of pipeline

Grad earnings $26,804

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

CIP 52.09

Hospitality Administration/Management

13graduates / yr

4 schools · 2 specializations · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings $34,218

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

CIP 43.04

Security Science and Technology

12graduates / yr

3 schools · 1 specialization · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings $40,889

2 schools · 1 specialization · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings $36,890

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

CIP 30.42

Geoarcheaology

2graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings —

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

CIP 52.21

Telecommunications Management

2graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings —

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

CIP 30.51

Philosophy

1graduates / yr

1 schools · 1 specialization · 0.0% of pipeline

Grad earnings —

85 programs in Massachusetts that lead to this job

Ranked by graduates per year in Massachusetts (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Massachusetts page.

Degree programs that lead to this occupation, ranked by graduates per year
#	Program	Graduates / yr	Share of pipeline	Schools	Grad earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
1	Business Administration and Management, General CIP 52.0201In Massachusetts →	10,091	33.5%	60	$43,506	$25,000
2	Psychology, General CIP 42.0101In Massachusetts →	3,502	11.6%	47	$31,426	$25,250
3	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics CIP 45.0603In Massachusetts →	2,175	7.2%	22	$51,725	$22,907
4	Business/Commerce, General CIP 52.0101In Massachusetts →	1,970	6.5%	20	$44,700	$24,000
5	Political Science and Government, General CIP 45.1001In Massachusetts →	1,443	4.8%	38	$35,631	$23,538
6	History, General CIP 54.0101In Massachusetts →	935	3.1%	45	$31,217	$24,000
7	International Relations and Affairs CIP 45.0901In Massachusetts →	837	2.8%	14	$37,878	$21,750
8	Economics, General CIP 45.0601In Massachusetts →	826	2.7%	23	$51,725	$22,907
9	Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences CIP 51.2009In Massachusetts →	664	2.2%	2	$48,728	$23,761
10	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration CIP 43.0103In Massachusetts →	590	2.0%	13	$37,408	$24,069
11	Public Administration CIP 44.0401In Massachusetts →	565	1.9%	12	$45,374	$26,000
12	Sociology, General CIP 45.1101In Massachusetts →	541	1.8%	39	$34,099	$25,000
13	Experimental Psychology CIP 42.2704In Massachusetts →	419	1.4%	7	$34,454	$21,878
14	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia CIP 09.0702In Massachusetts →	405	1.3%	13	$29,112	$23,836
15	Applied Behavior Analysis CIP 42.2814In Massachusetts →	374	1.2%	11	$33,805	$27,000
16	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other CIP 42.2799In Massachusetts →	337	1.1%	6	$34,454	$21,878
17	Counseling Psychology CIP 42.2803In Massachusetts →	286	0.9%	14	$33,805	$27,000
18	Clinical Psychology CIP 42.2801In Massachusetts →	283	0.9%	6	$33,805	$27,000
19	Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods CIP 45.0102In Massachusetts →	250	0.8%	6	$35,590	$24,095
20	Anthropology, General CIP 45.0201In Massachusetts →	240	0.8%	14	$27,806	$23,000
21	Criminology CIP 45.0401In Massachusetts →	240	0.8%	6	$37,366	$25,000
22	Social Sciences, General CIP 45.0101In Massachusetts →	214	0.7%	6	$35,590	$24,095
23	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies CIP 52.0701In Massachusetts →	212	0.7%	17	$43,803	$23,374
24	Organizational Leadership CIP 52.0213In Massachusetts →	183	0.6%	12	$43,506	$25,000
25	Developmental and Child Psychology CIP 42.2703In Massachusetts →	172	0.6%	5	$34,454	$21,878
26	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management CIP 52.0206In Massachusetts →	164	0.5%	8	$43,506	$25,000
27	Applied Psychology CIP 42.2813In Massachusetts →	146	0.5%	4	$33,805	$27,000
28	Project Management CIP 52.0211In Massachusetts →	145	0.5%	6	$43,506	$25,000
29	Archives/Archival Administration CIP 25.0103In Massachusetts →	136	0.5%	1	$29,163	$30,154
30	Library and Information Science CIP 25.0101In Massachusetts →	128	0.4%	1	$29,163	$30,154
31	School Psychology CIP 42.2805In Massachusetts →	128	0.4%	6	$33,805	$27,000
32	Systems Science and Theorymain feeder CIP 30.0601In Massachusetts →	126	0.4%	3	$35,840	$23,250
33	Social Sciences, Other CIP 45.9999In Massachusetts →	108	0.4%	5	$36,279	$25,312
34	Economics and Computer Science CIP 30.3901In Massachusetts →	85	0.3%	2	—	—
35	Political Science and Government, Other CIP 45.1099In Massachusetts →	84	0.3%	3	$35,631	$23,538
36	Development Economics and International Development CIP 45.0604In Massachusetts →	76	0.3%	3	$51,725	$22,907
37	Industrial and Organizational Psychology CIP 42.2804In Massachusetts →	75	0.2%	3	$33,805	$27,000
38	History and Philosophy of Science and Technology CIP 54.0104In Massachusetts →	73	0.2%	1	$31,217	$24,000
39	Criminal Justice and Corrections, General CIP 43.0100In Massachusetts →	72	0.2%	3	$37,408	$24,069
40	History, Other CIP 54.0199In Massachusetts →	69	0.2%	2	$31,217	$24,000
41	Urban Studies/Affairs CIP 45.1201In Massachusetts →	66	0.2%	6	$40,294	$21,775
42	National Security Policy Studies CIP 45.0902In Massachusetts →	60	0.2%	2	$37,878	$21,750
43	Geographic Information Science and Cartography CIP 45.0702In Massachusetts →	53	0.2%	5	$38,944	$22,762
44	Geography CIP 45.0701In Massachusetts →	52	0.2%	7	$38,944	$22,762
45	Educational Psychology CIP 42.2806In Massachusetts →	48	0.2%	2	$33,805	$27,000
46	Fine and Studio Arts Management CIP 50.1002In Massachusetts →	45	0.1%	4	$28,050	$25,468
47	Information Technology Project Management CIP 11.1005In Massachusetts →	40	0.1%	1	$48,185	$25,250
48	Clinical Research Coordinator CIP 51.0719In Massachusetts →	36	0.1%	1	$30,774	$17,375
49	Forensic Psychology CIP 42.2812In Massachusetts →	33	0.1%	2	$33,805	$27,000
50	Fire Services Administration CIP 43.0202In Massachusetts →	25	0.1%	2	$48,952	$12,750
51	International Relations and National Security Studies, Other CIP 45.0999In Massachusetts →	23	0.1%	2	$37,878	$21,750
52	Homeland Security CIP 43.0301In Massachusetts →	22	0.1%	2	$46,281	$23,250
53	Health/Medical Psychology CIP 42.2810In Massachusetts →	18	0.1%	1	$33,805	$27,000
54	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other CIP 42.2899In Massachusetts →	18	0.1%	2	$33,805	$27,000
55	Sociology and Anthropology CIP 45.1301In Massachusetts →	18	0.1%	1	$28,378	$24,924
56	Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other CIP 50.1099In Massachusetts →	18	0.1%	2	$28,050	$25,468
57	Archeology CIP 45.0301In Massachusetts →	16	0.1%	3	$26,804	$23,008
58	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations CIP 43.0304In Massachusetts →	13	0.0%	1	$46,281	$23,250
59	Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy CIP 43.0404In Massachusetts →	12	0.0%	3	$40,889	$25,000
60	Public/Applied History CIP 54.0105In Massachusetts →	12	0.0%	2	$31,217	$24,000
61	Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics CIP 42.2701In Massachusetts →	11	0.0%	1	$34,454	$21,878
62	American Government and Politics (United States) CIP 45.1002In Massachusetts →	11	0.0%	2	$35,631	$23,538
63	Hospitality Administration/Management, Other CIP 52.0999In Massachusetts →	11	0.0%	4	$34,218	$23,364
64	Social Psychology CIP 42.2707In Massachusetts →	9	0.0%	3	$34,454	$21,878
65	Physical and Biological Anthropology CIP 45.0202In Massachusetts →	9	0.0%	2	$27,806	$23,000
66	Small Business Administration/Management CIP 52.0703In Massachusetts →	9	0.0%	2	$43,803	$23,374
67	Forensic Anthropology CIP 45.0205In Massachusetts →	8	0.0%	1	$27,806	$23,000
68	Community Psychology CIP 42.2802In Massachusetts →	7	0.0%	1	$33,805	$27,000
69	Psychology, Other CIP 42.9999In Massachusetts →	7	0.0%	2	$36,890	$18,200
70	Medical Anthropology CIP 45.0203In Massachusetts →	7	0.0%	1	$27,806	$23,000
71	Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management CIP 43.0302In Massachusetts →	6	0.0%	1	$46,281	$23,250
72	Anthropology, Other CIP 45.0299In Massachusetts →	5	0.0%	1	$27,806	$23,000
73	Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General CIP 50.1001In Massachusetts →	4	0.0%	2	$28,050	$25,468
74	Cultural Anthropology CIP 45.0204In Massachusetts →	3	0.0%	1	$27,806	$23,000
75	Geoarcheaology CIP 30.4201In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	—	—
76	Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology CIP 42.2708In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	$34,454	$21,878
77	Applied Economics CIP 45.0602In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	$51,725	$22,907
78	Science/Technology Management CIP 52.0216In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	$43,506	$25,000
79	Tourism and Travel Services Management CIP 52.0903In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	$34,218	$23,364
80	Telecommunications Management CIP 52.2101In Massachusetts →	2	0.0%	1	—	$18,514
81	Philosophy, Politics, and Economics CIP 30.5101In Massachusetts →	1	0.0%	1	—	—
82	Critical Infrastructure Protection CIP 43.0303In Massachusetts →	1	0.0%	1	$46,281	$23,250
83	International Economics CIP 45.0605In Massachusetts →	1	0.0%	1	$51,725	$22,907
84	Political Economy CIP 45.1004In Massachusetts →	1	0.0%	1	$35,631	$23,538
85	Research and Development Management CIP 52.0210In Massachusetts →	1	0.0%	1	$43,506	$25,000

Top 25 schools in Massachusetts

Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 53 of the 77 schools in this state.

Schools ranked by graduates per year into this occupation
#	School	Graduates / yr	Top feeder program	Grad earnings (1 yr)	Grad rate	Net price	Acceptance
1	Boston University Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 28 feeder programs	3,470	Business Administration and Management, General	$71,545	89%	$21,956	11%
2	Northeastern University Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 21 feeder programs	2,550	Business/Commerce, General	$74,868	91%	$18,925	5%
3	Harvard University Cambridge, MA Private not-for-profit · 24 feeder programs	2,402	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics	$103,993	98%	$15,013	4%
4	University of Massachusetts - Amherst Amherst, MA Public · 20 feeder programs	2,017	Business Administration and Management, General	$64,138	83%	—	60%
5	University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell, MA Public · 16 feeder programs	1,878	Business Administration and Management, General	$52,657	65%	—	83%
6	Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Private not-for-profit · 14 feeder programs	1,332	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics	$72,099	91%	$21,126	16%
7	University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MA Public · 17 feeder programs	1,159	Business Administration and Management, General	$49,417	49%	—	84%
8	Babson College Wellesley, MA Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs	1,153	Business Administration and Management, General	$69,970	93%	$30,326	17%
9	Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs	1,037	Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences	—	—	—	—
10	Tufts University Medford, MA Private not-for-profit · 14 feeder programs	827	International Relations and Affairs	$54,079	94%	$23,570	11%
11	Suffolk University Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 15 feeder programs	572	Business Administration and Management, General	$52,803	61%	$28,895	82%
12	Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Public · 8 feeder programs	527	Business Administration and Management, General	$49,907	55%	—	87%
13	Brandeis University Waltham, MA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs	485	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics	$57,299	86%	$25,074	40%
14	Simmons University Boston, MA Private not-for-profit · 12 feeder programs	470	Archives/Archival Administration	—	72%	$24,848	70%
15	University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Public · 13 feeder programs	450	Business Administration and Management, General	$46,382	52%	—	91%
16	Worcester State University Worcester, MA Public · 11 feeder programs	424	Business Administration and Management, General	$46,660	61%	—	88%
17	Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs	422	Business Administration and Management, General	—	67%	$42,981	60%
18	Salem State University Salem, MA Public · 17 feeder programs	412	Psychology, General	$36,492	50%	—	96%
19	Clark University Worcester, MA Private not-for-profit · 12 feeder programs	395	Psychology, General	$33,264	77%	$23,332	40%
20	Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Public · 13 feeder programs	389	Psychology, General	$35,718	53%	—	88%
21	College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs	371	Economics, General	$69,288	87%	$24,533	18%
22	Endicott College Beverly, MA Private not-for-profit · 9 feeder programs	330	Business Administration and Management, General	$48,214	76%	$34,195	71%
23	Merrimack College North Andover, MA Private not-for-profit · 10 feeder programs	326	Business Administration and Management, General	$48,018	70%	$33,877	70%
24	Bentley University Waltham, MA Private not-for-profit · 5 feeder programs	311	Business Administration and Management, General	$67,903	87%	$31,677	45%
25	Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs	283	Applied Behavior Analysis	—	44%	$16,859	85%

All 77 schools in Massachusetts

Every school in Massachusetts with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.

All schools in Massachusetts that feed this occupation
School	City	Control	Graduates / yr	Feeder programs
Boston University	Boston	Private not-for-profit	3,470	28
Northeastern University	Boston	Private not-for-profit	2,550	21
Harvard University	Cambridge	Private not-for-profit	2,402	24
University of Massachusetts - Amherst	Amherst	Public	2,017	20
University of Massachusetts - Lowell	Lowell	Public	1,878	16
Boston College	Chestnut Hill	Private not-for-profit	1,332	14
University of Massachusetts - Boston	Boston	Public	1,159	17
Babson College	Wellesley	Private not-for-profit	1,153	1
Northeastern University Professional Programs	Boston	Private not-for-profit	1,037	10
Tufts University	Medford	Private not-for-profit	827	14
Suffolk University	Boston	Private not-for-profit	572	15
Fitchburg State University	Fitchburg	Public	527	8
Brandeis University	Waltham	Private not-for-profit	485	10
Simmons University	Boston	Private not-for-profit	470	12
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth	North Dartmouth	Public	450	13

What managers, all other earn in Massachusetts

What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.

Median annual in Massachusetts

$182,950

Mean annual

$198,080

Jobs in state

10,630

What the range looks like

10th pct$110,970Median$182,95090th pct$309,290

Versus the national median

+28.9%

U.S. median $141,900. Massachusetts pays above the national figure.

Job concentration

0.73×

1.00× means the state has its expected share of these jobs.

Metro areas in Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$184,250median

9,120 jobs

Worcester, MA

$164,730median

570 jobs

Springfield, MA

$157,840median

290 jobs

Pittsfield, MA

$157,520median

60 jobs

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

$140,970median

140 jobs

Barnstable Town, MA

$139,190median

100 jobs

Job outlook

Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.

Projected growth 2024–34

+4.5%

About as fast as average

Openings per year

106,700

new jobs plus replacements

Employment change

59,800

1,333,700 → 1,393,500

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.

How to get in

The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Managers, All Other page.

How to become a Manager, All Other

Job zone 4 of 5 · SVP 7.0 to < 8.0

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience needed: Less than 5 years

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningWritingMonitoring

The same job in other states

Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.

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Every major mapped to this job

The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.

All 25 majors mapped to Managers, All Other23 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+

03.0204Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
09.0702Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
11.1005Information Technology Project Management
25.0101Library and Information Science
25.0103Archives/Archival Administration
30.0601Systems Science and Theory
30.1202Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
30.3901Economics and Computer Science
30.4001Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
30.4201Geoarcheaology
30.4501History and Language/Literature(no graduates reported)
30.4601History and Political Science
30.4701Linguistics and Anthropology
30.5101Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
30.5201Digital Humanities and Textual Studies, General
30.5202Digital Humanities
30.5203Textual Studies(no graduates reported)
39.0801Religious Institution Administration and Management
42.0101Psychology, General
42.2701Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
42.2702Comparative Psychology
42.2703Developmental and Child Psychology
42.2704Experimental Psychology
42.2705Personality Psychology
42.2706Behavioral Neuroscience

Common questions

Answers for people weighing managers, all other programs in Massachusetts.

What degree do you need to become a Manager, All Other?+

Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Business Administration and Management, General, which awarded 10,091 degrees in Massachusetts in 2024-25, 33.5% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.

Which college majors lead to becoming a Manager, All Other?+

The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 85 programs to this occupation. The largest are Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, Business/Commerce, plus 33 more. Together they graduate about 30,121 people a year in Massachusetts.

How much do managers, all other earn in Massachusetts?+

The median is $182,950 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 28.9% above the U.S. median of $141,900. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.

Is demand for managers, all other growing?+

BLS projects a +4.5% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, about as fast as average, with roughly 106,700 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.

How many schools offer programs for this career in Massachusetts?+

77 institutions in Massachusetts reported graduates from at least one of the 85 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.

What other job titles do managers, all other work under?+

Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Site Manager, Wind Site Manager, Compliance Manager, Wind Plant Manager, Compliance Director, Development Manager among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 11-9199.

About the data on this page

Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024–25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025
Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
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BLS Employment Projections
2024–34
Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
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IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)
Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
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College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohorts
Median graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
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Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest available
Graduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
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NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018
Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
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O*NET Database 30.3
30.3
Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA

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