With several growing industry sectors<\/a> and 87 degree-granting higher education institutions<\/a>, Washington offers a host of options for MBA students interested in marketing, information technology, healthcare, and other fast-growing career areas<\/a>. The page below introduces you to Washington's top distance learning<\/a> MBA programs and advises you on school accreditation standards, career and salary opportunities, and MBA concentration options. This information will help you choose wisely and invest your time in the program that will best prepare you for leadership in one of Washington's many exciting, cutting-edge business sectors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n\r\n The top industries in Washington cover a variety of areas. The Seattle area is home to major international corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and Boeing maintains plants in both Everett and Renton. The Puget Sound has two major ports, while eastern and central Washington serve as home to the state's major agricultural growing areas. Washington agricultural products include apples, grapes for winemaking, and hops used in beer production.<\/p>\r\n According to the Employment Security Department of Washington<\/a>, in-demand careers include healthcare and social assistance, bioscience, business services, computer, internet and software related data services, and sustainable energy and environmentally driven services. From 2010-2018, the state population grew by 12%<\/a>, and in 2019 U.S. News & World Report<\/a> named Washington as the best state to live in and ranked its economy third<\/a> in the nation.<\/p>\r\n Washington's GDP grew by 5.7% in 2018<\/a> -- almost double the national average -- and the state expects continued growth in the coming years. Earning an online MBA<\/a> in Washington can help students take advantage of this growth and find jobs with leading corporations.<\/p>\r\n\r\nCareers and Salaries for MBA Graduates in Washington<\/h2>\r\n