Most lucrative college degrees

Rider · 07-24-2009, 11:12 AM

I hate sitting at a desk all day but it allows me to live the lifestyle that I do.

http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/24/news...ion=2009072404

marko138 · 07-24-2009, 11:14 AM

It sure as hell isn't journalism. That is a fact.

shmike · 07-24-2009, 11:14 AM

Those are strong numbers to start at.

smileyman · 07-24-2009, 11:25 AM

Are those avg salaries or what the degree costs? I suppose i slot in well if those are salaries, dammit, and i was going to ask for a raise...

HokieDNA01 · 07-24-2009, 11:31 AM

those are average starting salaries.

Lucky3623 · 07-24-2009, 03:22 PM

I am seeing a trend here...

goof2 · 07-24-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm surprised a degree in pharmacy wasn't on there. It seemed like the average starting for them was in the $75k range 10 years ago.

racedoll · 07-26-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky3623

I am seeing a trend here...

I noticed that too. I guess I should have stuck it out with ChemE way back. Oh well, I could in a few years have a bachelor's in Industrial or Mech. Just finished my 2-year in Mfg. Eng. Tech. so I'm on the right path.

zer0t · 08-01-2009, 07:28 AM

In my field many folks have math degrees. My undergrad degrees are math and computer science and my grad degree is math. The only time I taught a class was as a guest lecturer for mathematical finance class.

I truly believe that the purpose of the article was to say that any degree that is going to pay well (at the start) requires you to be strong in math rather than to be particular about the degrees in the list.

Also, it basically points out most kids going to college suck at math and shy away from difficult engineering degrees.

From the article:

"Math is at the crux of who gets paid," said Ed Koc, director of research at NACE. "If you have those skills, you are an extremely valuable asset. We don't generate enough people like that in this country."

Top non-engineering fields. Only three of the 15 top paying degrees were outside the field of engineering -- but they each still require math skills.

.......

How many times have you heard in your high school algebra classes, "When am I ever going to use this in the real world?"

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goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I'm surprised a degree in pharmacy wasn't on there. It seemed like the average starting for them was in the $75k range 10 years ago.

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zer0t Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morris County, NJ Moto: 2003 FLSTCI 2008 KTM RC8 Posts: 179	In my field many folks have math degrees. My undergrad degrees are math and computer science and my grad degree is math. The only time I taught a class was as a guest lecturer for mathematical finance class. I truly believe that the purpose of the article was to say that any degree that is going to pay well (at the start) requires you to be strong in math rather than to be particular about the degrees in the list. Also, it basically points out most kids going to college suck at math and shy away from difficult engineering degrees. From the article: "Math is at the crux of who gets paid," said Ed Koc, director of research at NACE. "If you have those skills, you are an extremely valuable asset. We don't generate enough people like that in this country." Top non-engineering fields. Only three of the 15 top paying degrees were outside the field of engineering -- but they each still require math skills. ....... How many times have you heard in your high school algebra classes, "When am I ever going to use this in the real world?"