The discussion centers on the findings from a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey highlighting that the top 15 highest-earning college degrees require strong math skills. Ed Koc, NACE's director of research, emphasizes the value of math proficiency in securing lucrative job offers. The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has hosted recruiters from major defense and tech companies, indicating that the technology sector significantly influences salary offers for graduates. Participants in the discussion express enthusiasm for their math skills and the opportunities available in fields like Computer Science and Physics.
PREREQUISITESStudents pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, and physics, as well as career advisors and educators looking to understand job market dynamics for graduates in these fields.
Heh, heh - I was planning to post about that too.SW VandeCarr said:A useful article on the Yahoo homepage today:
http://finance.yahoo.com/college-education/article/107402/most-lucrative-college-degrees.html?mod=edu-collegeprep
Study hard and do well!The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers.
"Math is at the crux of who gets paid," said Ed Koc, director of research at NACE. "If you have those skills, you are an extremely valuable asset. We don't generate enough people like that in this country."
This year Rochester Institute of Technology hosted recruiters from defense-industry firms like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, as well as other big companies like Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson.
"The tech fields are what's driving salaries and offers, and the top students are faring quite well," said Emanuel Contomanolis, who runs RIT's career center.
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Astronuc said:Heh, heh - I was planning to post about that too.
Study hard and do well!