See which degrees could give you that edge when you graduate.
Thinking about going back to school? Keep in mind that some degrees are more marketable than others.
Degrees in health-related fields, business, and technology, for example, were linked to a higher likelihood of employment, according to a survey by consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Keep reading to learn about five degrees that could make a crucial difference when you’re out of school and in the job market.
Degree #1 – Bachelor’s in Business Administration
A bachelor’s degree in business administration can help students cultivate a variety of business-related skills, such as employee management, customer relations, finance, microeconomics, and more.
Why it matters: About 18 percent of the human resources managers surveyed by Challenger, Gray & Christmas stated that candidates with business degrees were in the best position for employment.
What’s more, average salary offers to business administration degree-holders rose 2.2 percent since last year, according to a July 2011 report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Potential careers: Business administration degree graduates could go on to a variety of positions, including accountant, management analyst, and insurance underwriter.*
Degree #2 – Bachelor’s in Computer & Information Sciences
If you’re an aspiring computer whiz, consider honing your skills with a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences, which can teach you how to create systems for finding and storing data.
Why it matters: Technology is one of the specialties currently in highest demand and will remain in demand in the near future, says career expert Laurence Shatkin. The Department of Labor notes similar findings, with several careers in the computer and information science field projected to grow 20 percent or more between 2008 and 2018.
This degree is also linked to growing earning potential, according to NACE’s July 2011 report, which found that the average salary offer for information sciences and systems graduates grew by 4.4 percent.
Potential careers: Computer systems administrator, database administrator, and computer programmer are just handful of the many tech-savvy potential career opportunities available for computer and information science degree grads to pursue.*
Degree #3 – Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Already have a bachelor’s degree, but want to further your leadership and innovation skills? An MBA program, where you’ll likely take classes that present students with real-world guidance through case studies and actual business problems, can help.
Why it matters: Opportunities also look bright for MBA grads, who have a 17 percent projected employment increase, according to a 2005 Forbes article, “Best Master’s Degrees For Jobs”.
The same Forbes article notes that the mid-career median pay for these degree-holders is $109,000. Plus, it’s often a preferred degree or requirement for many leadership positions, in a variety of industries, according to the Department of Labor.
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