Picking a major is one of the most important decisions a college student will make. Here are the majors with the best job prospects in 2011, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Accounting: Accounting Services
Accounting is a service that is needed in wide range of sectors giving accounting majors a higher chance of landing a job.
Accounting: Government
The federal government, as well as state and municipal governments, need accountants to help track budgets and how taxpayers’ money is being spent.
Accounting: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Finance, insurance and real estate companies are always looking for good accountants to keep tabs on cash flow. (Reuters)
Finance: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Like any company, a financial, insurance or real estate firm needs a solid financial plan to ensure a successful future. (Reuters)
Finance: Management Consulting
Companies will always need help creating and executing a solid financial plan to increase their likelihood for success.
Finance: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Manufacturing of all types need help with their financial planning to make sure production remains smooth—leading to big profits.
Electrical Engineering: Utilities
There’s always a need for utilities such as electricity, which ensures there will be jobs out there for electrical engineering majors.
Electrical Engineering: Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
With computers and electronics playing a greater role in our lives, the manufacturing of those electronics will be an ever expanding field. (Reuters)
Electrical Engineering: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Manufacturing plays a critical role in the economy, ensuring the need for electrical engineering. (Reuters)
Computer Science: Information
As demand increases for information at the touch of a finger, computer science majors will be needed to ensure information is up-to-date and accessible.
Computer Science: Computer & Electronics Manufacturing
As technology plays a greater role in the manufacturing of electronics and computers, experts will be necessary to ensuring the manufacturing process runs smoothly. (Intel Corp.)
Computer Science: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Computers are playing a greater role in all areas of business putting computer science experts in great demand. (Reuters)
Mechanical Engineering: Utilities
As the population continues to grow utility companies will need to expand to support the growing need--ensuring jobs for mechanical engineers. (ORNL/Tennessee Valley Authority)
Mechanical Engineering-Chemical (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
Health care and pharmaceuticals are growing fields as baby boomers start to enter their golden years and life spans continue to increase. (REUTERS/Bruno Domingos)
Mechanical Engineering: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Food manufacturers are always in need of mechanical engineers to help make their manufacturing process better and more efficient. (Reuters)
Business Administration Management: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Manufacturers of any kind need experts in business administration to ensure they have a solid and efficient business model to help drive profitability. (Reuters)
Business Administration Management: Retail Trade
Retail isn’t just about designing the right clothes or products, just as important is constructing a good business plan to be successful.
Business Administration Management: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Achieving success for any financial firm begins with a good management team to create a solid business plan and execute it successfully. (Reuters)