A report from ZipRecruiter highlights how fields like nursing and program management provide six-figure starting salaries for recent graduates. However, there's a substantial disparity between expected salaries (averaging $101,500) and the reality (averaging $68,400). The report notes that graduates from agriculture and environmental sciences secure the highest initial wages, while those in the arts face the lowest earnings. Additionally, over half of students report that student loan forgiveness has shaped their job choices, often leading them to accept lower-paying opportunities in exchange for personal fulfillment or stability.
Rising graduates expected salaries of $101,500, but actual average earnings post-graduation are approximately $68,400, showing a significant gap in salary expectations.
In-demand fields like nursing and program management offer six-figure salaries and are currently hiring for entry-level positions, according to ZipRecruiter's report.
Approximately 50% of college graduates indicated that the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program influenced their career choices, impacting their willingness to take lower-paying jobs.
Graduates from agriculture, environmental sciences, and natural resources are earning average starting salaries of $85,000, outperforming arts majors who make around $48,000.
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