High-paying jobs for recent college grads
May 3, 2012
As the end of the semester approaches, many student parents have turned their attention to the next phase of their lives. Those who are graduating with a college degree are most likely spending a lot of their time actively looking for a job.
While graduates who have college loans to repay may be desperate to find employment and start paying down their debts, moms who have relied on grants for parents, scholarships for mothers and single mother scholarships may feel less anxious about finding a job immediately.
However, the fact of the matter is that most moms who have pursued a college degree have done so in order to help their families become more financially independent. And going to college has been proven to boost one's earning potential.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2011, individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,053 per week, compared to $768 per week for those with an associate degree, $719 per week for those with some college (but no degree) and $638 per week for those with a high school diploma.
Many recent grads resign themselves to the fact that their first job out of college probably won't be extremely lucrative. They're willing to sacrifice salary for experience most of the time. After all, every step along the way will help them build their career and increase their earning potential.
However, there are jobs that only require a bachelor's degree and offer recent grads impressive salaries without any prior experience. EarnMyDegree.com compiled a list of the 11 highest-paying jobs for recent college graduates.
Topping the list is an investment banker. According to the website, individuals with this job often make more than $100,000 per year, even with little experience.
"Although demand for this position might be waning thanks to a faltering economy, the earning potential is still extremely high," the website stated. "You can expect to put in extremely long hours and be thrown into an incredibly competitive environment right from the get go, but if you have the tenacity to succeed, you're going to be bringing in more money than you'll know what to do with."
Other high-paying jobs include software developer, actuary, engineer, network systems administrator, internet marketer, financial analyst, pharmaceutical representative, Web designer, nurse and high school teacher.
