Once you’ve slogged through years as a bachelor-level student, finding a job after university can seem like the biggest challenge of all.
So what are the most popular jobs for fresh grads entering the workplace? Given your major, where might you end up?
Job search and employer rating website Glassdoor’s analysts last year looked at tens of thousands of resumes and identified the most common jobs graduates in the United States hold in the first five years after leaving uni.
It was also able to ascertain the most common majors depending on positions, as well as the median base salary for various roles. Here they are:
1. Sales Associate
Median Base Pay: $38,000
Top Majors: Business, English, Political Science
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2. Research Assistant
Median Base Pay: $28,855
Top Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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3. Teaching Assistant
Median Base Pay: $20,000
Top Majors: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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4. Intern
Median Base Pay: $30,000
Top Majors: Psychology, Finance, Economics
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5. Administrative Assistant
Median Base Pay: $40,000
Top Majors: Business, Psychology, Communications
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6. Account Manager
Median Base Pay: $50,000
Top Majors: Business, Marketing, Communications
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7. Social Media Manager
Median Base Pay: $44,000
Top Majors: Communications, English, Public Relations
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8. Software Engineer
Median Base Pay: $90,000
Top Majors: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology
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9. Case Manager
Median Base Pay: $37,000
Top Majors: Psychology, Nursing, Criminal Justice
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10. Data Analyst
Median Base Pay: $60,000
Top Majors: Mathematics, Information Technology, Economics
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11. Engineer
Median Base Pay: $70,500
Top Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
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12. Marketing Coordinator
Median Base Pay: $43,000
Top Majors: Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
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13. Web Developer
Median Base Pay: $60,960
Top Majors: Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Philosophy
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14. Financial Analyst
Median Base Pay: $64,453
Top Majors: Finance, Economics, Accounting
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15. Operations Manager
Median Base Pay: $59,000
Top Majors: Business, Sports Management, Hospitality Management
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