Alabama has a long history. Its first settlement was founded in 1702, and the state shaped both the Civil War and the civil rights movement. In Alabama, employees in business hold primarily office and administrative positions. The average business sector employee in Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, or Huntsville makes between $20,000 and $45,000 annually. The second highest number of job opportunities is in sales, where retail salespeople earn nearly $22,000, managers make $62,000, and sales reps can bring in $85,000 a year.

Alabama's Business Sectors

According to the Department of Labor, "Since June 2003, 131,800 jobs have been created in Alabama" and the unemployment rate continues to drop. Business schools here offer a way to get into fields that provide some of the better jobs in the state and may increase opportunity for advancement. Accredited programs in accounting, administration, management, marketing, and organizational psychology can provide the knowledge, skills, and practical experience you need to start or change careers.