{"id":2059,"date":"2026-03-31T12:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:04:29","slug":"how-miami-online-degrees-prepare-you-for-careers-that-are-actually-hiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2026\/03\/how-miami-online-degrees-prepare-you-for-careers-that-are-actually-hiring\/","title":{"rendered":"How Miami Online Degrees Prepare You for Careers that are Actually Hiring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data for the jobs that are most likely to have openings between 2024 to 2034. Miami Online highlights some of its degree programs that prepare you for these roles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb971c8c80ff7b1b1375184ffdfe726e\"><strong>Choosing the Right Degree for Your Future Starts with the Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are starting your degree, returning to finish what you began, or looking to take the next step in your career, one question often comes first: <em>What will this degree lead to?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U.S. Labor market data can help answer that.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2025\/article\/education-level-and-openings-2024-34.htm\">According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> (BLS), millions of job openings are projected each year through 2034 across a wide range of industries and education levels. The need for skilled professionals continues to grow in fields like <strong>healthcare<\/strong>, <strong>business<\/strong>, <strong>education<\/strong>, and <strong>technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeaway is clear: <strong>There is opportunity at every level, and your education can help you move forward with purpose and confidence. <\/strong>If you\u2019re already a Miami student, you\u2019ve made the right choice! Employers \u2014 especially those in and near Ohio \u2014 respect a Miami University degree. Online students receive the same high-quality degree as campus-based students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eea35fe7cb66ef7f157ce7aa3f4abc4d\"><strong>Miami Online Degrees Lead to In-Demand Careers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different careers require different levels of education, but each level offers meaningful opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Associate<\/strong>, <strong>Microcredential<\/strong>, and foundational programs (typically two years or less) help you enter, upskill, or pivot quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor\u2019s degrees<\/strong> expand access to professional roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate degrees<\/strong> support specialization, leadership, and long-term advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For current Miami students, this data can also help guide your next step, whether that means choosing a major, adding a Microcredential, or planning for graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-517108c5d7d468c6449a90badc3a820b\"><strong>Building Momentum: Early Pathways and Foundational Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For students beginning their journey or looking to gain skills quickly, early pathways can open doors to meaningful, in-demand work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8a6e122c670e4959b587328b7cb8131\"><strong>Miami Online associate degree and Microcredential examples:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/pre-k-teacher-600.jpg\" alt=\"A pre-K teacher reading a storybook to her class.\" class=\"wp-image-2071 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/pre-k-teacher-600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/pre-k-teacher-600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/pre-k-teacher-600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/pre-k-teacher-600-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/commerce-a-a-b\/\"><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/a> offers an applied business pathway that can lead to accounting, managerial roles, and more.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings through 2034: <strong>170,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/prekindergarten-education-aas\/\"><strong>Prekindergarten Education<\/strong><\/a> prepares you to support early childhood development in schools and community settings, or apply toward a bachelor\u2019s degree in education.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings through 2034: <strong>65,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Microcredential%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522microcredential-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A79%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Microcredential%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522microcredential-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A83%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program&amp;_gl=1*1ofwqq1*_gcl_au*MTA0NTcyMDYxNy4xNzcxNTk1Mjk1\"><strong>Microcredentials<\/strong><\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/business-start-up\/\"><strong>Business Start-up<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/customer-service\/\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/essentials-of-computer-spreadsheets\/\"><strong>Essentials of Computer Spreadsheets<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/programmable-logic-devices\/\"><strong>Programmable Logic Devices<\/strong><\/a> prepare you for accounting, sales, and manufacturing roles. There are nearly <strong>60 Microcredentials<\/strong> in business, technology, engineering, and more that help you gain career-ready skills in less than a year.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks through 2034: <strong>170,00<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>We\u2019ll dive deeper into the benefits of Microcredentials and certificates next month.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e11ea924e67f22a0521d07f8f1e55815\"><strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degrees: Expanding Career Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree continues to be one of the most versatile credentials in today\u2019s workforce, opening doors across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BLS data highlights strong demand for careers in management, business, and technology, including roles in operations, marketing, and analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9db587875cd02a1ce31ebf0cdaa2238\"><strong>Miami Online bachelor degree examples:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/digital-commerce-bs\/\"><strong>Digital Commerce<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Develop skills in digital marketing, analytics, and online business strategy, preparing for careers in marketing, content creation, and analyst roles.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for marketing research analysts and marketing specialists through 2034: <strong>87,200.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/small-business-management-bs\/\"><strong>Small Business Management<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Build the knowledge to launch or grow a business, manage operations, and lead teams.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for general and operations managers, through 2034: <strong>308,700.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/barber-small-business.jpg\" alt=\"A small business barber shop owner standing next to one of his investors\" class=\"wp-image-2075 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/barber-small-business.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/barber-small-business-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/barber-small-business-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/barber-small-business-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/sales-management-bs\/\"><strong>Sales Management<\/strong><\/a>: Prepare for leadership roles in sales strategy, client relationships, and revenue growth.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for managers and management analysts, through 2034, ranges from <strong>98,000 to 107,000.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/information-technology-bs\/\"><strong>Information Technology<\/strong><\/a>: Gain technical and problem-solving skills for roles in software development, IT support, network administration, and systems management.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for software developers, through 2034: <strong>115,200.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-831458f39fb4c4720813a10dbc3406f9\"><strong>Graduate Degrees: Advancing Your Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate education allows you to deepen your expertise, move into leadership roles, or shift into a new field entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BLS data shows continued demand for advanced roles in healthcare, counseling, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fac53d02190df6dc4f36c7ad4b41085b\"><strong>Miami Online graduate degree examples:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/nursing-grad-student.jpg\" alt=\"A proud family nurse practitioner\" class=\"wp-image-2077 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/nursing-grad-student.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/nursing-grad-student-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/nursing-grad-student-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/03\/nursing-grad-student-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/counselor-education-m-ed\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/counselor-education-m-ed\/\">Counselor Education, M.Ed.<\/a><\/strong>: Prepares you to support individuals and communities through roles in school counseling or clinical mental health.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for guidance, educational, or career counselors through 2034: <strong>31,000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Master of Science in Nursing: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-science-in-nursing\/family-nurse-practitioner\/\"><strong>Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/nursing-msn-pmhnp\/\"><strong>Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (MSN-PMHNP)<\/strong><\/a>: Prepares registered nurses for advanced clinical roles that expand access to care and improve patient outcomes.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for nurse practitioners, through 2034: <strong>29,500.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/school-leadership-m-ed\/\"><strong>School Leadership, M.Ed<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>: Develops your school leadership skills and can lead to principal licensure. This program is designed for working educators.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for educational K-12-administrators, through 2034: <strong>20,800.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/student-affairs-and-higher-education-m-s\/\"><strong>Student Affairs and Higher Education, M.S<\/strong><\/a><strong>., <\/strong>Builds your capacity to effectively lead and manage modern student needs and growth in higher education.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BLS projected average yearly job openings for post-secondary educational administrators, through 2034: <strong>15,100.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For current Miami students, graduate programs can be a natural next step after completing your undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a74c3fa9283fae1811fe3beba67600ec\"><strong>How to Choose Your Next Step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting or continuing your journey at Miami University, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What careers align with your interests and strengths?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What level of education do those careers require?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you use online learning to stay flexible and focused?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your next step does not have to be your final destination. It just has to move you toward your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76cbc16e3dc027407992f5e05361dfd1\"><strong>Start Where You Are and Keep Moving Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/MiamiOH.edu\/Online\">Miami Online<\/a> offers pathways designed for real life and real goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are beginning, continuing, or advancing your education, you have options and support to help you get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edece2;font-size:20px\"><em>Content written by Miami Online staff with the assistance of AI.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Torpey, Elka. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2025\/article\/education-level-and-openings-2024-34.htm\">Education Level and Projected Openings, 2024\u201334<\/a>.\u201d U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data for the jobs that are most likely to have openings between 2024 to 2034. 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