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BY job article | 01-20-2010 | 10:54 AM
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Are you the type that will do what it takes to get the income that you
and your family alwayed wanted, even if that mines going to college for
2+years just to get that income. Well if that so, then I listed my top
5 highest paying jobs with a degree, maybe it will help you in chosing
a career to look forward to.

Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs With A Degree:

1. Petroleum Engineer
Demand
for skilled petroleum engineers is expected to increase exponentially
in coming years, as energy issues lead the national agenda. Petroleum
engineers create and optimize methods of extracting and processing oil
and gas. Engineers across the board command the highest starting salary
among bachelor's degree holders-and petroleum specialists rank at the
upper end of the engineering salary spectrum. Earnings in 2007 put
petroleum engineers as earning $114,000 annually

2. Actuary
An
actuary is a business professional who specializes in risk assessment,
analyzing statistical data to calculate the probability of different
outcomes and forecast risk. A bachelor's degree combining mathematics
and business courses offers the best preparation for actuarial work.
Also, a bachelor's degree in statistics, corporate finance, economics,
or business will also offer the appropriate career training. A 24%
growth rate is predicted in this industry over the next five years.
Earnings in this field average $107,000, or about $52.00 per hour.

3. Computer Software Engineer
Computer
software engineers apply the principles of computer science and
mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and
evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. You
will need not only a bachelor's degree for this industry, but also
experience with a variety of computer systems and technologies.
Continuing education is also necessary to acquire the latest technical
skills. The upper 10% of earners in this field took in more than
$125,750 annually.

4. Graphic Design
Graphic designers create
visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most
effective way to get messages across in print, electronic, and film
media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration,
photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques. A
bachelor's degree is required for most entry-level and advanced graphic
design positions. An increasing number of graphic designers also
develop material for Internet Web pages, interactive media, and
multimedia projects. Salaries in this field ranged from $62,000 to
$98,000 annually.

5. Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
Network
systems and data communications analysts design and evaluate network
systems such as local area networks (LANs) and Internet systems. The
rapid and widespread use of computers and information technology has
generated a need for highly trained workers proficient in this job
market. A bachelor's degree is generally a prerequisite for jobs in
this industry. This area of employment has a projected growth of 53%
over the next five years, with median annual earnings in a major
metropolitan area being $81,000.

 

 

 

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