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Starting Salaries

Looking at careers? Check out these median (in the middle) annual salaries (2004)* For many occupations, an advanced degree – more than a college degree – will increase your earning power.

Occupation Starting Salary Education Required
Accounting $50,770 4-Year College Degree
Athletic Trainer $33,940 4-Year College Degree
Chemical Engineer $53,813 4-Year College Degree
Computer Scientist $85,190 4-Year College Degree or more
Database Administrator $60,650 4-Year College Degree
Dentist $129,920 Graduate Degree
Desk Top Publishing $32,340 4-Year College Degree
Electrical Engineer $51,888 4-Year College Degree
Graphic Designer $38,030 2 or 4 Year Degree
HR Employment Specialist $41,190 4-Year College Degree
HR Compensation Manager $66,530 4-Year College Degree
Industrial Designer $52,310 4-Year College Degree or more
Industrial Engineer $49,567 4-Year College Degree
Landscape Architect $53,120 4-Year College Degree
Lawyer $94,930 Law Degree
Occupational Therapist $54,660 Master’s Degree
Optometrist $88,410 Master’s Degree
Physical Therapist $60,180 Master’s Degree
Physician – Anesthesiology $259,948 Medical Degree
Physician – Family Practice $137,119 Medical Degree
Physicians Assistant $69,410 2 years college plus 2-yr program
Radiology Technicians $43,350 2-Year Degree
Registered Nurse $52,330 2- or 4-Year degree plus
Social Worker – Hospital $44,920 Master’s Degree
Teacher – Special Education $43,570 Master’s Degree
Veterinarian $66,590 Veterinary Degree
Find out more about these and more careers, including what the work is like.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition

 

Career exploration

Do you have no idea what to do for a career? That is not unusual. Take the time to look around. You may find a career that you never thought about! Try these sites.

Explore What Work Is Right for You – The World of Work Map

Career Voyages - What’s new, what’s hot, career videos and more.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - Take a look at careers you may not have thought about.
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