Starting Salaries for in–demand careers...

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Fall 2004 Salary Survey, here are the starting salaries for those college majors that are in demand.

Average Starting Salary
Chemical Engineering	$52,539
Computer Engineering	$51,297
Computer Science	$49,036
Mechanical Engineering	$48,578
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering	$46,036
Information Science	$42,375
Civil Engineering	$42,056
Management information Systems	$41,579
Accounting	$41,058
Economics/Finance	$40,630
Nursing	$38,920
Business Administration	$38,254
Marketing	$34,712
Political Science	$32,296
English	$31,113
History	$30,344
Liberal Arts	$30,212
Elementary Education	$30,059
Biology/Life Science	$29.629
Psychology	$28,230

Notice these two major points considering salaries:

1. The highest salaries are those that have the highest math and science requirements. Many of these starting salaries are above the median per capita averages for the state and county.

2. Many of the starting salaries at the lower end of the scale are below many careers that require no college degree. The type of degree makes a big difference concerning salaries. Many careers with associate degrees or industry certifications earn more than careers with four-year college degrees.

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