Here are the top 10 careers for recent college grads, along with their average entry-level incomes.
The top ten positions for recent graduates and their starting wages
- The best jobs for grads were identified by Indeed using data on salaries, job demand, work experience, and degree requirements.
- The top job on Indeed's list was outside sales representative.
- Career analyst Kristen Shah claims that "sales is always going to be a job that's in demand to meet" a company's financial requirements.
According to a recent Indeed list, there are a few careers that may be of interest to college grads during graduation season, including speech-language pathologists, outside sales agents, and accounting coordinators.
Kristen Shah, a career adviser at Indeed, told Insider that job seekers who are just entering the workforce must deal with a different environment than those who came before them.
"I think we've been saying this for the last few years, it's just different circumstances every year," Shah affirmed. "So, for an entry-level job seeker, finding the perfect job or career is tough, and especially if you're coming off of a year of uncertainty. Therefore, I believe it's crucial to start looking into prospects early and decide which direction you'd like to go given your school qualifications if you're unclear of your preferred job path's initial step.
In a recent list of jobs, Indeed divided them between those that normally require a bachelor's or four-year degree, as well as those that often require little to no work experience. Various positions with an average beginning salary of over $40,000, a job description including a bachelor's degree or a four-year degree, and requiring zero to three years of experience were examined by Indeed to generate the list. The positions on this list were picked based on year-over-year growth in share of postings (September 2021-February 2022 compared to September 2022-February 2023), according to Indeed, in addition to the other conditions.
According to the percent change in the share of job listings, outside sales representative was at the top of Indeed's list. Indeed describes this sales position as including face-to-face interactions with a variety of customers.
We thought it was interesting that sales were successful, said Shah. However, we also understand that any company's first priority in difficult economic times like the one we're in right now is to make money, and sales will always be a career in demand to meet those objectives.
The transportation coordinator was listed immediately after this type of sales agent.
Shah added, "I think that transportation coordination is an interesting No. 2 as we're monitoring things in the economy and where the jobs are lying." "As we consider issues like supply chain management, jobs in that industry are undoubtedly in demand."
According to the change in the share of job listings, the top 10 positions on Indeed's list are listed below. Insider received the data listed below directly from Indeed.
ten. a speech-language pathologist
The typical beginning wage is $60,000 per year.
Job share growth as a percentage: 84%
According to Indeed, education requirements include a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) or a similar discipline, a master's degree in speech language pathology (some universities offer dual-degree programmes), and a certificate in audiology. It is necessary to hold a national or state licence.
Case manager for mental health 9.
starting salary of $42,000 on average annually.
Job share growth as a percentage: 93%
According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in social work, counselling, or a related behavioural health profession is necessary for this position. States have different rules regarding licences.
Network operations specialist
$85,500 is the typical first-year wage.
Job share growth as a percentage: 94%
Bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related profession is necessary, according to Indeed. Additional certificates are frequently needed.
7. An expert in retention
$50,000 on average as a starting salary
Job share has increased by 100%.
Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or a comparable subject is necessary in terms of education, per Indeed.
Loan processor 6.
$55,000 is the typical first-year wage.
Job share has increased by 100%.
Indeed lists a bachelor's degree in business, business administration, or finance as the minimum educational need.
Fifth, tax preparer
starting salary of $67,500 on average annually
Job share growth as a percentage: 123%
According to Indeed, the requisite education is An accounting bachelor's degree is normally preferred, along with any necessary state certification or licencing requirements.
The fourth accounting coordinator
$52,000 is the average first-year wage.
Job share has increased by 125 percent.
According to Indeed, a bachelor's degree in accounting is necessary.
3. An auditor of quality
$84,500 is the typical first-year wage.
Job share growth as a percentage: 131%
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is necessary, according to Indeed. The ASQ certification test is preferred by many firms for the quality auditor.
2. Coordinating the transport
starting pay of $47,500 on average annually
Job share growth as a percentage: 227%
According to Indeed, the following education is required: a bachelor's degree in business management or logistics.
1. A representative of outside sales
The typical beginning wage is $60,000 per year.
Job-share growth as a percentage: 258%
According to Indeed, the requisite education is an undergraduate degree in economics, business management, accounting, finance, mathematics, or statistics
