text: what kind of jobs can you get with an associate's degree in business management? what is a typical starting salary the question is very vague as it does not cover any specific industry.  i've a similar degree and have served in management positions in retail and apparel.  in retail, i managed a convenience store and earned $ 25,000 a year starting.  in apparel, i served in an accounting capacity and earned $ 30,000 a year.  the answer to your question lies in both the type of industry the company is in (retail, apparel, railroad, technology, etc.) and your own supplementary skills and education (accounting, programming, human resources, etc.).  focussing with a management degree alone isn't sufficient to ascertain a starting salary without also looking at the industry and your function within the company.