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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers's
Spring 2006 Salary Survey, here are some note-worthy starting salaries by discipline:
|
Discipline |
Average starting salary |
% change from 2005 |
| Accounting |
$46,188 |
+5.4% |
| Business
Administration / Management |
$40,976 |
+3.9% |
| Computer
Science |
$50,892 |
-0.8% |
| Economics / Finance |
$45,058 |
+5.3% |
| Marketing |
$37,446 |
-1.0% |
| Chemical
Engineering |
$56,549 |
+4.2% |
| Civil
Engineering |
$45,544 |
+4.8% |
| Computer Engineering |
$54,200 |
+5.3% |
| Electrical Engineering |
$54,053 |
+3.9% |
| Mechanical Engineering |
$51,761 |
+1.4% |
| Liberal Arts |
$30,958 |
+2.0% |
U.S. Census Bureau research confirms that college graduates make more money.
In 2003, a full-time employee with a bachelor's
degree had a median income of $40,287, whereas a high school graduate earned
$21,948. Those with master's degrees
averaged earnings of $50,021, while doctorates
made $64,372. Professional degree holders topped out at $75,722.
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