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Starting Salaries
Looking at careers? Check out these median (in the middle) annual salaries (2010)* For many occupations, an advanced degree – more than a college degree – will increase your earning power.
| Occupation |
Starting Salary |
Education Required |
| Accountants and Auditors |
$61,690 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Aerospace Engineers |
$97,480 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Air Traffic Controllers |
$108,040 |
2-Year Degree |
| Archivists |
$45,200 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Art Directors |
$80,630 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Athletic Trainer |
$41,600 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Biomedical Engineers |
$81,540 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
$40,630 |
High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Dentist |
$146,920 |
Doctoral or Professional Degree |
| Economists |
$89,450 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Electricians |
$48,250 |
High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Financial Analysts |
$74,350 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Forest and Conservation Workers |
$23,900 |
High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Graphic Designer |
$43,500 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Landscape Architects |
$62,090 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Lawyers |
$112,760 |
Doctoral or Professional Degree |
| Mental Health Counselors |
$39,710 |
Master's Degree |
| Personal Financial Advisors |
$64,750 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Pharmacists |
$111,570 |
Doctoral or Professional Degree |
| Police and Detectives |
$55,010 |
High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Post Secondary Teachers |
$62,050 |
Doctoral or Professional Degree |
| Software Developers |
$90,530 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Special Education Teachers |
$53,220 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Technical Writers |
$63,280 |
4-Year College Degree |
| Veterinarian |
$82,040 |
Doctoral or Professional Degree |
Find out more about these and more careers, including what the work is like.
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