PFBlog logo

My Personal Finance Journey

Personal finance observation, musing and decisions in a journey toward financial independence by 36 with at least $1 million.

  Home | Feed: feed-icon.gif | About | Progress: June 07: $756,924 | Best of PFBlog | Product Reviews | PFBlog Digest | Disclaimer | Advertise | Contact Me

...

Best Starting Salary For College Graduates





Marshall Loeb summaries a study on starting salary of college graduates. It shouldn't be a surprise that engineering students and bean counters make more money than those devoted to education and retailing.

From MarketWatch:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the largest number of job offers to new college graduates with bachelor's degrees in the past year went to people in the following fields (in order):

Field Average & Starting Pay

Accounting $46,039
Engineering $49,715
Building, Developing $45,052
Consulting $47,037
Financial Services $43,950
Educational Services $30,291
Oil & Coal Products $53,611
Aerospace $54,410
Retail/Wholesale Trade $34,932
Transportation Equipment Mfg. $51,610

...

More specifically, people with certain kinds of degrees are more in demand -- much more. The bachelor's degrees most desired by prospective employers are, in order: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, accounting, business administration/management, economics/finance, computer science, information sciences and systems, marketing, computer engineering, chemical engineering.

What do you think of this post? Be the first to share your opinions.

Enjoy the latest personal finance news and commentary at PFBlog Network.
Similar Posts

College Expense Keeps Climbing (October 29, 2006)
The College Board bings the bad news: the college bill just keeps growing at around 6% a year. It is certainly not good news for parents with young children, and underscores the importance of savings early and more for college.
How TO Pay Off Your Student Loans (October 26, 2006)
While student loans have helped many poor students by enabling them to pursue further studies by providing financial assistance, it can also be an emotionally and mentally exhausting journey. Repaying a large student loan or multiple student loans can be a long burden which extends ...
Best Starting Salary For College Graduates (October 20, 2006)
Marshall Loeb summaries a study on starting salary of college graduates. It shouldn't be a surprise that engineering students and bean counters make more money than those devoted to education and retailing.
You Can Get Tuition Discounts At Public Colleges Too (October 15, 2006)
The College Board's research finds that you have a fairly good chance to get a discount for your public school tuition too.



Read More ... All Other Posts In The Same Category

PREMIUM SPONSORS

Car Loans
Dallas Bankruptcy Attorney
Personal Loans
Car Finance
Homeowner Loans
Cheap Car Insurance
Mortgages UK & CCJ Mortgage
Used Cars
Loans
Commercial Mortgages and Business Loans
Guaranteed Car Finance
Payday Loan
Personal Loan
Student Loan Consolidation.com
Secured Loans
Bad Credit Loans - Free Quote