Top Paying Liberal Arts Majors

Three liberal arts majors had average starting salaries that topped $40,000 in 2012, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

NACE’s January 2013 Salary Survey (see Figure 1) found that the top-paying liberal arts majors in 2012 were: Continue Reading

Dirty Jobs and Their Salaries

Do you mind getting dirty?  If not, you may be interested in one of the jobs in the following infographic. Continue Reading

Six Hot Technology and Design Jobs with Good Pay in 2013

If you’re looking for a job in the IT or creative fields, then 2013 may be the year for you.

Technology and creative professionals who include “make more money” on their New Year’s resolution list may achieve their goal next year: According to the recently released 2013 Salary Guides from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group, a number of positions in the information technology (IT) and creative fields are likely to see above-average salary gains in the coming year. The increase in compensation levels is due to high demand for these professionals as organizations enhance their digital presence and boost investments in IT infrastructure. Continue Reading

15 Tech Companies’ Software Engineer Salary Revealed; Glassdoor Report

These days, college students studying to become software engineers are likely to find good paying jobs in the future.  See which companies are offering high salaries, and learn more in the following post.

It pays to be a software engineer these days, literally.

In fact, job growth for software engineers is projected to be 30% from 2010-2020, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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15 Tech Companies’ Software Engineer Salary Revealed; Glassdoor Report

Annual Salary Increases More Important to New Grads Than Medical Insurance Benefits

Marilyn Mackes of NACE

Annual salary increases are the most preferred benefit among job-seeking new college graduates, according to results of a new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Historically, graduating seniors taking part in NACE’s annual student survey have placed medical insurance in the top spot, according to Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director. Continue Reading

11 Odd Jobs with High Salaries

Aaron Gouveia, Salary.com contributing writer

Think back to the last time you were at a party or a social event, and you had to make small talk with new acquaintances. Inevitably the question of “So what do you do?” is asked, and everyone recites their professions. While the regulars seem to always come up – doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc. – every once in a while someone comes out with a doozy that could leave you scratching your head or picking your jaw up off the floor.

Did you know Horse Exerciser is a job? Or that you can make a living as a Bingo Manager? And even if you have heard of these jobs, chances are you’ll be surprised at much they make. So we dug through more than 4,000 of our job titles and picked out some under-the-radar jobs with surprisingly high annual salaries of $50,000 or more. Continue Reading

Starting Salaries Up 1.7% to $44,259 for Class of 2012

Class of 2012 bachelor’s degree graduates are better paid than their Class of 2011 counterparts, according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

In its September 2012 Salary Survey, NACE reports that the overall average salary for Class of 2012 bachelor’s degree graduates inched upward 1.7 percent to $44,259 from the overall average of $43,521 posted by the Class of 2011. Continue Reading

How the Type of College You Choose can Influence Your Future

You may not realize it, but the type of college you choose could make a difference in your future.  If you are wondering how so, take a look at the following infographic to find out. Continue Reading

IT Expanding Demand, Expanding Salaries

Anna Mathieu, Redfish Technology

The Information Technology sector continues to expand so far in 2012. Investment continues both in infrastructure and in staffing. Software developers, Health IT, and Security Cleared IT are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that from 2008 to 2018 Computer Software Engineers 283,000 jobs will be added. This adds to the competition for talent.

Along with the increased competition for IT talent, are increased salaries, according to the 17th annual Redmond Salary Survey. Salaries stagnated for some years but many employers are seeing the wisdom of salary increases to current employees in order to stay competitive and retain technical talent. Continue Reading

Top 15 Highest Paying Fields for College Students to Consider

Are you wondering where to find top paying careers once you graduate?

A college degree can make quite a difference in students’ future salaries, especially if they choose a high-paying field. Continue Reading