The discussion centers around the most lucrative college degrees for engineers, with a focus on the importance of math skills in determining earning potential. Participants reference an article highlighting trends in job offers for graduates in various fields, particularly in technology and engineering.
Participants express varied perspectives on the relevance of different degrees, particularly regarding the absence of physics in the discussion of lucrative fields. There is no consensus on the implications of the article or the value of specific degrees.
Some statements rely on assumptions about the job market and the value of math skills, which may not apply universally. The discussion does not resolve the implications of the findings presented in the article.
Students considering engineering or computer science degrees, educators in STEM fields, and individuals interested in job market trends for college graduates.
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!