From 3 to 10 Lakh Per Annum; Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs After BA
A number of new job opportunities have emerged in the market for students after BA, such as content marketing, content creation, design, media, and many others. Those who have completed their Bachelor of Arts degree can avail themselves of multiple career options in both the government and private sectors. Learn more about these job opportunities below.Â
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs After BA - After pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA), most students prefer to get jobs right away. However, going for higher studies or obtaining an equivalent degree is an alternative choice for candidates. Both choices have their benefits. If students choose to go for a job, then he/she can gain the required work experience in the field. However, by pursuing a postgraduate degree, they can further acquire expertise and specialisation in the chosen subject. As a number of new job opportunities have emerged in the market, such as Content Marketing, Content Creation, Designing, Media and many others, students can choose from multiple career options after BA. Let's take a look at the top 10 highest-paying jobs after a BA in this article.
- BA Highlights
- What is a Bachelor of Arts?
- Top Highest Paying Jobs After BA
- Government Jobs After BA
- Other Jobs After BA
BA HighlightsÂ
Refer to the table given below to learn about the major highlights related to the BA course, such as BA eligibility criteria, BA entrance exams, BA fees, BA popular colleges, BA job profiles, BA average salary and more.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name |
B.A. |
| BA Full Form |
Bachelor of Arts |
| BA Degree Level |
Undergraduate |
| BA Eligibility |
Completed 10+2 with 50 % marks |
| BA Entrance Exams |
CUET, IPU CET, SAT India |
| BA Fees |
INR 30 to INR 26.7 Lakh |
| Top BA Colleges |
|
| BA Distance Learning Institutes |
IGNOU, Tamil Nadu Open University, Karnataka State Open University  |
| Top BA Job Profiles |
Journalist, Psychologist, Professor, Researcher, Assistant Professor, Sociologist |
| BA Average Salary Range |
INR 3 LPA to 20 LPA |
| Top BA Recruiters |
NDTV, Goonj, CRY, Aaj Tak |
What is a Bachelor of Arts?
Bachelor of Arts or BA is one of the common bachelor's degree courses that can be completed in the duration of 3 years. Candidates who have passed class 12th can pursue a bachelor's degree course with any specialisation, including English, Hindi, Journalism, Psychology, History, etc. Admission to the BA course is done on the basis of merit or on the basis of entrance exams. BA can be pursued as a regular course, part-time, correspondence or distance mode. Candidates can pursue a BA course in any mode as per their choice and comfort.
Also Read: List of IGNOU Courses in Distance EducationÂ
Top Highest Paying Jobs After BA
In today’s technology-driven world, many new sectors offer plenty of job opportunities for graduates. After completing a BA, candidates can explore various creative fields and find jobs in both government and private sectors. The section below provides details about different career options available after a BA.
| Sector |
Job Profile |
|---|---|
| Government Sector |
Civil Services, Indian Foreign Services |
| Banking |
Bank, Finance Department |
| Media |
Journalist, Anchor, etc |
| Private |
BPO Services |
| Communication |
Content Creation |
| Designing |
Graphic Designing |
| Teaching |
Lecturership |
| Social Services |
NGO etc. |
| Professional Courses |
MBA, PGDM, MIM, etc. |
Government Jobs After BA
Many government sectors offer various job opportunities for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Arts. After appearing for government exams like Railway, SSC CGL, SBI PO, UPSC, and others, candidates can apply for several positions. Below is a list of government jobs and their annual salary packages available after completing a bachelor’s degree.
| Government Jobs |
Average Annual Salary in INR |
|---|---|
| Government Editor |
4 lakh |
| Government Lecturer |
4.2 lakh |
| Government Economist |
8.1 lakh |
| SBI Relationship Manager |
3.1 lakh |
| Project Technical Officer |
6.6 lakh |
| Civil Servant |
6.7 lakh |
| Executive Assistant |
3.5 lakh |
| Trained Graduate Teacher |
3.5 lakh |
Other Jobs After BA
Candidates can refer to the table below to know about some more popular government jobs after BA.
| Job Profiles |
|
|---|---|
| Upper Division Clerks |
Auditor |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant |
Assistant Enforcement Officer |
| Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) |
Tax Assistant |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant |
Central Excise Officer |
| Inspector |
Income Tax Inspector |
| Sub-Inspector |
Indian Police Service (IPS) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer |
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
| Railway Jobs |
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) |
| Assistant Section Officer |
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
| Indian Army |
Indian Air Force |
| Indian Navy |
Indian Postal Service |
| Intelligence Bureau Jobs (ACIO, ASO, JIO, SRO) |
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