The following list was published in the book 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates, Fourth Edition (© 2009), by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. The book contains more than 60 other “best jobs lists,” plus information-packed descriptions about the jobs featured in each list.
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
- Median Earnings: $83,130
- Percent Growth: 44.6 percent
- Annual Openings: 58,690
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
- Median Earnings: $89,070
- Percent Growth: 28.2 percent
- Annual Openings: 33,139
Computer Systems Analysts
- Median Earnings: $73,090
- Percent Growth: 29.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 63,166
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- Median Earnings: $68,220
- Percent Growth: 53.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 35,086
Financial Analysts
- Median Earnings: $70,400
- Percent Growth: 33.8 percent
- Annual Openings: 29,317
Sales Agents, Financial Services
- Median Earnings: $68,430
- Percent Growth: 24.8 percent
- Annual Openings: 47,750
Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities
- Median Earnings: $68,430
- Percent Growth: 24.8 percent
- Annual Openings: 47,750
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median Earnings: $80,700
- Percent Growth: 22.9 percent
- Annual Openings: 19,617
Computer Security Specialists
- Median Earnings: $64,690
- Percent Growth: 27.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 37,010
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Median Earnings: $64,690
- Percent Growth: 27.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 37,010
To learn more about these jobs or to view additional “best jobs lists,” purchase 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates, Fourth Edition (© 2009), by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.