Chief Executives

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Chief Executives does

Chief executives lead organizations by setting strategic direction, overseeing operations, and managing senior staff to achieve business goals. They represent their company to stakeholders and make major decisions affecting the entire organization.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
• Treasurers and Controllers — $166,570/yr
• Investment Fund Managers — $166,570/yr
• Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
• Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr