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December 2013
Engineers Lead Class of 2013 in Top-Paid Majors
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December 2013

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Engineers Lead Class of 2013 in Top-Paid Majors

Engineering majors are still leading the way in average starting salaries among the Class of 2013, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Top Average Starting Salaries for Class of 2013 Bachelor's Degree Graduates

Petroleum Engineering—$96,200

Computer Engineering—$70,300

Chemical Engineering—$66,900

Computer Science—$64,100

Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering—$63,900

Mechanical Engineering—$63,900

Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering—$62,500

Engineering Technology—$60,900

Management Information Systems/Business—$60,300

 

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