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Cut-Throat Competition Amongst Graduates

The Job Hunt Just Got Harder

The salaries of new college graduates jumped across the board this year as demand increased, according to a new survey. Nearly 9 out of 10 employers reported that they’re seeing more competition for new college graduates than in past years, according to a study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The results suggest that the increased hiring is translating directly into higher average starting salary offers.What does your major pay?

Summer 2007 Survey
Major Offer Change
Computer Engineering $56,201 +4.8%
Mechanical Engineering $54,128 +4.6%
Civil Engineering $48,509 +5.4%
Management of Information Systems $47,648 +4.2%
Accounting $46,718 +2.3%
Marketing $40,161 +6.1%
History $33,768 +3.3%
Sociology $32,033 +3.5%

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