Brian Krueger, believes for certain majors the demand continues to
outstrip supply. At entry level, the best ones are the following:
1. Computer Science
Degrees from name brand schools
remain highest in demand of all majors. Graduates have multiple job offers to
choose from.
2. Marketing
Sales is one of the best paying
professions, especially if you are selling stuff that people need or want.
3. Nursing
With ageing population medical
support team like qualified nurses will always be in demand.
4. Electrical Engineering
Graduates are well-paid to
design, develop and test electrical equipment.
5. Accounting
Of top 10 employers, four are
accounting firms. This is a career that leads to management and upper
management.
6. Chemical Engineering
Opportunities galore on new
technologies including renewable, medical, plastic resins and biotech. Diverse
opportunities in the U.S.
7. Finance
Great demand but need excellent
grades and a name brand school to compete for good positions.
8. Biomedical Engineering
Biomed field is growing due to
demand from healthcare and medical devices sectors.
9. Human Resources
There are two roles in this area
– HR Generalist and Recruiter. The former is corporate overhead role and the
latter is a combination of sales and HR.
10. Actuarial Science
U.S. does not have many actuaries,
so insurance companies look out for entry-level graduates. Better opportunities
if they have done internship and passed the professional exams.
So there you have it, the focus in the U.S. But that doesn’t mean it
is the same in Malaysia. Nor, does it mean Arts or Humanities are not in demand
or for that matter Economics.
Reference:
Top ten best college majors for jobs,
Brian Kruger
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