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Regulatory Affairs Managers

Median Salary
133,560
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$74,880

10%

$133,560

Median

$168,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    73%

  • Master's degree

    13%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Doctoral degree

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • History, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Library and Information Science
  • Criminology
  • Economics, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Geography
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
  • Public/Applied History
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Project Management
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • Applied Psychology
  • Political Economy
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Development Economics and International Development
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
  • Small Business Administration/Management
  • History, Other
  • Applied/Public Sociology
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Community Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • American History (United States)
  • History and Political Science
  • National Security Policy Studies
  • Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • Demography and Population Studies
  • Economics, Other
  • International Economics
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Telecommunications Management
  • History and Language/Literature
  • Digital Humanities
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Linguistics and Anthropology
  • Research and Development Management
  • Archives/Archival Administration
  • Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
  • European History
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Rural Sociology
  • Military History
  • Public Administration, Other
  • Franchising and Franchise Operations
  • Religious Institution Administration and Management
  • Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
  • Applied Demography
  • Asian History

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Law and Government
  • Biology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.