The Top 10 Jobs for New College Graduates

The job market is tough for new college graduates, but opportunities still abound. In fact, the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution in Washington estimates that a four-year college degree is equivalent to an investment that returns 15.2 percent ? even when factoring in lost wages while in school, according to The New York Times.?So what are 10 of the hottest, highest-paying jobs for new college graduates? The answer may surprise you. (Data courtesy of Indeed.com.)

#10 ? Nurse

As America ages, the healthcare industry booms. Nurses and other health professionals are in high demand. The average salary of a nurse is $72,000. The typical nurse may work for?Hospital Corporation of America?(NYSE:HCA).

#9 ? Web Designer

The world is smaller than it ever has been before, largely due to the Internet. Website designers are in big demand. The average salary of a web designer is $62,000. The typical web designer may work for AT&T (NYSE:T).

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#8 ? Pharmaceutical Representative

There are worse jobs than working for big pharma. A lot. As America continues to age, big drug companies are poised to reap the rewards. The average salary of a pharmaceutical representative is $65,000. The typical pharmaceutical representative may work for?Pfizer?(NYSE:PFE).

#7 ? Financial Analyst

The recession wiped out the retirement savings of many. Incidentally, financial analysts are in high demand, as their pay can attest. The average salary of a financial analyst is $67,000. The typical financial analyst may work for JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM).

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