When high school students are confused about what college major to study, they may want to know which majors are the most in demand in the working world. It could also help if they knew what industries and locations provide college educated workers the best entry-level jobs with the best growth potential.
CareerBuilder has done research to show which jobs are most desired by employers and where the jobs are located.
Harris Interactive conducted an online survey of over 2,000 employers for CareerBuilder. The companies were asked which college majors were in demand most at their business.
Most In-Demand College Majors
1) Business – 31 percent
2) Computer and Information Sciences – 24 percent
3) Engineering – 17 percent
4) Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences – 10 percent
5) Engineering Technologies – 9 percent
6) Math and Statistics – 9 percent
7) Communications Technologies – 7 percent
8) Education – 7 percent
9) Science Technologies – 6 percent
10) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities – 6 percent
In order to determine the most active area for hiring CareerBuilder looked at active job listings on its site for entry level positions. An entry level job was defined as requiring two years or less of experience and requiring a two or four year college degree.
Top Entry Level Jobs
1) Registered Nurse
2) Sales Representative|
3) Accountant
4) Customer Service Representative
5) Industrial Engineer
6) Retail Salesperson
7) Medical and Health Services Manager
8) Physical Therapist
9) Occupational Therapist
10) Computer Support Specialist
CareerBuilder also analyzed the locations around the country that provided the best job opportunities for recent college graduates.
Top Locations for Recent College Grads
1) Phoenix – 32 percent
2) Minneapolis – 31 percent
3) Boston – 30 percent
4) Tampa – 29 percent
5) San Francisco – 27 percent
6) Denver – 25 percent
7) Philadelphia – 14 percent
8) Orlando – 12 percent
9) Houston – 11 percent
10) Dallas – 10 percent
In a May 2, 2013 press release Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder is quoted as saying “More than half of employers reported they plan to hire recent college graduates this year. College students who are graduating in business, technology and health-related majors will have an advantage in terms of the volume of opportunities available today. However, other majors such as liberal arts and sciences are also attractive to employers as they look for individuals with strong communications and critical-thinking skills.”
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