| Whether you are looking to go back to school, | | | | of doors for you and you can be somewhat |
| just starting school, or just plain curious, it's good | | | | picky. Graduates with nursing degrees can expect |
| to have an idea of what your diploma will mean | | | | to earn $40,000 to $42,000 a year. |
| to you when you graduate-at least in terms of | | | | Four: Biology. This one is tricky, because salary |
| what you can expect to earn. We've compiled the | | | | varies depending on which discipline you choose. |
| top five college majors for 2010 in terms or | | | | Biology majors can go into research, ecology, |
| earning potential for an entry level position. | | | | biochemistry, bioengineering, botany, and many |
| Highest-Paying Major one: Business Administration | | | | other fields. As mentioned, each field commands |
| and Management. Even with the collapse on Wall | | | | its own salary. Go to graduate or professional |
| Street, this major can set the foundation for an | | | | school and your salary could really go through the |
| excellent corporate job. A Business major is also | | | | roof. |
| a good stepping stone if you want to go back to | | | | Five: Education. I know you may be asking how |
| school and get your M.B.A., or Master's in Business | | | | this one made the cut, but the nation's public |
| Administration. An entry level graduate with a | | | | school system has a strict salary grid for |
| degree in Business Administration and | | | | beginning teachers. Salaries definitely vary by |
| Management can expect to earn anywhere from | | | | school district and state, but graduates can |
| $50,000 to $60,000 annually. | | | | expect to start out at $29,000 to $30,000 a |
| Highest-Paying Major two: Psychology. A bachelor's | | | | year. Plus, you get summers off and lots of |
| degree in psychology sets you up for graduate | | | | vacation. If nothing else, there are three reasons |
| school where you have the potential to earn even | | | | to be a teacher: June, July, and August! All kidding |
| more money, but an entry level position as a | | | | aside, an education major is recession proof |
| youth counselor or substance abuse counselor, | | | | because people will always be willing to spend on |
| you can earn, on average, $45,000 to $47,000 a | | | | education. |
| year right out of college. | | | | Remember that these salaries are ballpark figures |
| Highest-Paying Major three: Nursing. Even in a | | | | and may be different in each individual case. |
| recession, the healthcare industry continues to | | | | Always do your research and we at careerinfo1 |
| grow because, let's face it-people are always | | | | do NOT recommend choosing your college major |
| going to get sick! A nursing degree can open a lot | | | | just for money. |