Top Career Salaries For 2010

Looking to make top salaries right after graduation? In 2010, the top salaries offered were for the following positions: Petroleum Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Engineering, Marketing Consultant, and Federal Government employees. In 2010, students graduating with a degree in Engineering often have secured employment before even graduating because there is such growth in this field. Those top salaries for degree graduates were closely followed by careers as Marketing Consultants, and the always popular and stable position as a Federal Government employee.

The following listing shows each of these top salaried jobs with their salary range listed. A brief description of each job position, including skills and tasks someone employed in that field may encounter, is listed along with a link to popular educational opportunities for people interested in pursuing education in these fields with top salaries. This information will help you maximize your educational opportunities so upon graduation you can be among the ranks of United States citizens earning top salaries based on their college degrees, instead of in the ranks of students who end up working in fields unrelated to their studies because of poor planning and lack of job availability. Each of the jobs listed below is thought to be an industry with growth potential where employment will be available, and in some instances, underserved.

Petroleum Engineer Top Salaries: $69,700.00 - $88,000.00

Petroleum Engineers are trained to design, develop, and implement technologies involved in the process of retrieving natural fuels from the ground and into storage tanks and facilities. The majority of Petroleum Engineers is employed by oil companies; however, a significant portion of Petroleum Engineers also work for companies that produce tools and products used by oil companies. Petroleum Engineers may also hold Federal Government jobs as consultants, or teach in colleges and universities.

UnivSource 19 Petroleum Engineering Degrees in the USA

At http://www.univsource.com/petroleum.htm, you can research educational opportunities to just fewer than 20 different colleges and universities in the United States that offer degrees in Petroleum Engineering. Some of the popular institutions that offer Petroleum Engineering programs include Colorado School of Mines, Pennsylvania State University, Texas A& M University, the University of Tulsa, and New Mexico Tech. Options for a Petroleum Engineering degree include training at public and private universities.

Computer Engineering Top Salaries: $58,800.00 - $80,000.00

Computer Engineers develop and maintain computer software programs. These programs use code to tell the computer how to operate. A Computer Engineer may work in manufacturing software programs, developing new technologies for the industry, as a Federal Government employee, or as an educator in high schools, colleges, and universities. Computer Engineers are also called Software Engineers. Typically, someone training as a Computer Engineer will choose to specialize in computer applications or computer systems. Computer applications software Engineers develop applications for a specific task. Computer systems software Engineers develop the software that is needed to run the computer applications.

Devry University Computer Engineering Technology Degree

Devry University offers a Computer Engineering Technology Degree Program at http://www.devry.edu/degree-programs/. This program is popular because it has been designed so students can take all or part of their coursework in an online format. Online and traditional in person courses are available.

Aerospace Engineer Top Salaries: $58,800.00 - $79,000.00

Aerospace Engineers are trained to design, develop, and test aircraft, space vehicles, and missiles. They may also be involved in the manufacture of the materials involved in these activities. Typically, an Aerospace Engineer will specialize in a particular area. Some examples of specializations include passenger planes, helicopters, and missiles. Aerospace Engineering can also include disciplines that deal with spacecraft and astronautical engineering, or oceans and deep diving vessel technology that operate on similar principles.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Aerospace Engineering Degree

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a popular Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Although you will get a generalized engineering education at this institution, the focus is on mission oriented vehicles for atmospheric flight. You can learn more about this program at http://www.erau.edu/prescott/engineering/.

Marketing Consultant Top Salaries: $55,700.00 - $90,000.00

Marketing Consultants work with a company to service marketing activities for new and existing products or services of the company. Job duties may include direct mail, merchandising, advertising, and public relations activities. Marketing Consultants often work in conjunction with a team of sales personnel or product and service development professionals to create a unique branded image for a company. A Marketing Consultant must have excellent communication skills, be computer savvy, and understand how to work in groups of diverse and creative individuals to accomplish a united task.

Walsh College Bachelor’s of Business Administration Marketing Degree

At http://www.walshcollege.edu/BBA-MKT, you can learn about the Walsh College Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. There are text and video presentations for students interested in this career path. You may also find a wealth of relevant information on the Walsh Social Media Blog.

Federal Government Employee Top Salaries: $50,800.00 - $80,000.00

Federal Government jobs vary in their nature; however, all are involved with keeping the nation operating and functional. Most Federal Government jobs require applicants to have a college education, even for positions like secretary or phone receptionist, which traditionally have only required a high school diploma. Having a military career on your resume is a definite plus with Federal Government jobs because a positive military history shows that you can follow orders and perform under pressure. Often, in order to obtain employment as a Federal Government employee, you will need to pass specific examinations related to the job you are applying for as well as submit to a complete background check.

FederalJobs.Net

At http://www.federaljobs.net/, you can research currently available Federal Government jobs. In addition, users of the website can learn more about employment opportunities both in the United States and overseas, as well as how to complete civil service exams or apply for specific positions. The Job Hunter’s Checklist is a very useful aspect of the Federal Jobs website and will help applicants ensure they are fully prepared for the demands of their interview.