List of Top 10 High Paying Jobs
September 15, 2007 5:14 am ResourcesThere is good news for fresh grads and students who are trying to find out what kind of career they can pursue. The National Association of Colleges and Employees or NACE cites that students fresh from college nowadays can expect a higher salary compared to their predecessors. The increase is also expected to be sustained for a few more years as employers try to compete with each other to lure employees who are fresh out of college.
Some of the highest paid careers include those in the engineering and the information technology fields. Here is the list of the highest paying jobs according to your major in college:
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Chemical Engineering ($59,361) – chemical engineers can expect the highest salary among all other majors because the specialists in this field are highly in demand. In addition, employees have the choice of whether they want to work for the private sector or for the government.
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Computer Engineering ($56,201) – there are various career paths that computer engineers can choose from; they may opt to become design engineers or development engineers.
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Electrical Engineering ($55,292) – electrical engineers can work in any kind of business because every industry needs an electrical engineer.
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Mechanical Engineer ($54, 128) – mechanical engineers usually work on engines and other generator machines. They can pursue a career in aerospace companies, material processing companies, and transportation companies that are heavily dependent on machinery.
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Computer Science ($53,396) – computers are a necessity nowadays so computer science majors have different career paths to choose from. Some areas where their expertise may be required include computer design companies, architecture, and software development companies among others.
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Civil Engineering ($48, 483) – if you like the combination of travel and engineering then civil engineering is the career path for you. Most civil engineering majors are required to travel a lot to supervise different construction projects.
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Economics ($48,483) – economic majors are highly in demand because of their expertise in the forecasting and analysis of commerical and business trends.
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Management Information Systems ($47,648) – data is essential in today’s business world so people who manage information and security can expect high salaries. Experts in this field are also expected to protect and secure sensitive company data.
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Finance ($47,239) – experts in money management can pursue a career in different financial institutions and finance related careers in any industry.
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Accounting ($46,718) – accountants are in charge of handling the company’s books and they can expect excellent career growth in this field. They can become controllers, chief financial officers, treasurers, or even company presidents.
Based on your area of expertise or education, choose an appropriate and well rewarding career.
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