Advancing one's education through an associate, bachelors or masters degree can help individuals become qualified for high-paying jobs. Prospective students who are unsure about which postsecondary programs lead to successful careers can benefit from regularly released job market reports.
For example, Yahoo.com. recently published a list of the most valuable degrees currently available. The report breaks the programs down by length, salary projections and expected job demand in the coming years.
Students interested in the top-ranked program are advised to pursue a bachelors degree in business administration, according to the report. This course of study takes a total of 4 years to complete, and the starting salary for graduates is approximately $45,200 per year.
Because of the growth of aging population in the U.S., healthcare professionals are also in high demand, including medical assistants. Yahoo suggests earning an associate degree in these field, which is estimated to take from 18 months to 2 years to complete. These professionals typically start at an annual salary of $28,650.
Another high-paying career option can be reached through obtaining an accounting bachelors degree, which takes 4 years of finish. Accountants can begin their careers with a starting salary of $46,500 per year, which is estimated to increase to as much as $77,600.
Each year, the average salaries of bachelor degree holders range from $44,113 to $86,836, Payscale.com reports.
