{"id":26571,"date":"2019-11-21T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/news\/?p=26571"},"modified":"2019-11-21T20:00:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:00:07","slug":"salary-data-by-department-of-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/news\/salary-data-by-department-of-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Salary data released by the Department of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Department of Education just recently released its salary data for leading professions in the U.S.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Salary data among professions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/college-graduate-salaries-expectations-vs-reality-4142305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Salary data is an unconscious topic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that most graduating students are interested in. Admittedly, most of the students pursuing a degree are eyeing for that high paying job after graduation. We all have ambitions and wants in life, and having a well-earning job helps us meet those goals. Some focus on providing for the needs of their families, send siblings to school, or pay off their debts during college. Everything is achievable by planning your goals properly and work direction.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In today&#8217;s technology-driven world, even non-graduates but with excellent entrepreneurial skills are capable of earning a decent to luxurious living. Students often question their career direction and the worth of finishing college.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Just today, the Department of Education released its salary data findings categorized by course programs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The data is limited to fresh graduates who underwent one year of work experience. It does not cover those who have been for more than a year. With limited data, it is a bit difficult to assess the full extent of career success in a particular field.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Professions that earns a living.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Based on the data, the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/news\/3-communities-foster-stem-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">computer science field makes the most<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0income. Here are some critical data showing top colleges and top courses, creating better revenue.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top 5 Colleges with the Highest Paying Bachelor&#8217;s&#8217; Degrees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Harvey Mudd College | $158,200<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 155,200<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samuel Merritt University | 154,100<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">United States Naval Academy | 152,800<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">California Institute of Technology | 151,600<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Associate vs. Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Associate programs are usually two-year courses which focus student into skills-oriented training. While a bachelor&#8217;s degree offers a more diverse skillset to its students. Bachelor&#8217;s degrees are generally four to five-year courses.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top Highest-paying associate Degrees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Physician Assistant Studies<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Radiation Therapy<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Software Engineering<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Project Management<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High earning Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Petroleum Engineering<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Electrical Engineering &amp; Computer Science<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applied Economics and Management<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Operations Research<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Political Economy<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is quite apparent that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors are ranked at the top of the list when it comes to salary grade. It is not to discourage students from majoring in humanities and social sciences; it just so happens that the industry of today is technology-oriented.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nFeatured Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/online.kettering.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kettering University<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Education just recently released its salary data for leading professions in the U.S. Salary data among professions Salary data is an unconscious topic\u00a0that most graduating students are interested in. Admittedly, most of the students pursuing a degree are eyeing for that high paying job after graduation. 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