by Lisa Putnam

Created on: July 09, 2010   Last Updated: July 17, 2010

New college graduates may find themselves in a position that they never dreamed they would be in – unemployed.  At one time college students were told from family and friends that once a diploma is earned, a good job, a great salary, and a financially secure life will follow.  Today, roughly 80% of 2010 college grads are moving back home and are competing against the 63% of college grads of 2009 who are still unemployed as well as everyone else who is frantically trying to land employment.  Although the economy is a tough one, not all job opportunities, have been crushed by the economic downturn.  The following entry level jobs for those with bachelor’s degrees are still hiring and still paying well.

Education

Those that used to gripe that the teaching profession doesn’t pay well may have to be quiet for at least a little while as it makes the list for the top paying entry level jobs.  The average first year, bachelor’s degree teacher makes an average of around $33,000 but pay varies widely from state to state.  Some education majors may find themselves more employable than others, however, as some principals attempt to find teachers for certain hard to fill classes and grades.  Who are the most employable?  Those who are able to teach the elementary grades and those who are able to teach English, mathematics, and the sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology.

Transportation Services

New college grads that have finished training and have recently become air traffic controllers, commercial pilots, ship captains, and transportation inspectors will be happy to know that the national salary average nears $40,000 a year for green graduates.  Keep in mind that the field is a large one and salaries can be much more or a little less depending on the job, location, and company.

Health Care

With an aging population, it is no surprise that the health care field is growing.  Most people who have training in health care will find a good job at a fair price far before others of their graduating class, but those who are registered nurses are at the top of the list making around $40,000 the first year of employment.

Business and Finance

Although many businesses are seeing more red than black this year, new college grads with business and finance degrees will find themselves a job making a national average of around $40,000 a year as companies try to etch out a profit from a tired economy.

Biotech

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