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Best entry-level salaries for new grads
Economics - $52,926
Career options for economics majors vary from private consulting for businesses to working for government agencies.
Nursing - $52,129
Nursing majors can find job opportunities in hospitals, clinics, doctor offices and other medical facilities.
Chemistry - $52,125
Chemists can find work in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing or research and development -- to name a few.
Political science/government - $43,594
Political science and government graduates have the option of working in the state, local or federal governments, as well as private sectors or non-profit organizations.
Human resources - $40,250
Human resources majors work as HR assistants, payroll or benefits coordinators, and in diversity training.
History - $35, 956
A degree in history (aka liberal arts) means you can be an educator, researcher, communicator or editor, information manager, advocate or even a businessperson.
Communications - $35,196
Communications has much of the same focus as public relations, advertising, journalism, marketing and business management. The skills you learn in this major are transferable to many areas.
English language and literature - $34,757
English majors typically work in education, but other traditional fields of work include writing and editing for newspapers and publishing firms, public relations and broadcasting, or technical writing for advanced industries.
Journalism - $32,250
Journalism majors will find successful careers in print, broadcast or radio journalism, as well as opportunities in media relations.
Psychology - $30,877
Psychology graduates can put their degree to use in the mental or social services sectors, as well as in business or education.
Public relations/organizational communications - $30, 667
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