Great News For The Class Of 2006

With a strong recruitment push, higher salaries and in some cases, multiple job offers, all signs are pointing up for the class of 2006.

Recruiters are reportedly fighting for space at campus career fairs, according to college career offices. Several schools have also reported that they have had to turn down recruiters because of space limitations. And employers are expected to hire 14.5 percent more graduates this year, according the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

The hot fields this year are engineering, accounting and finance, and computer science. But liberal arts majors take heed. You are in demand because of your communications skills, your ability to think critically, lead or adjust to the demands of the job.

The top ten jobs and their starting salaries are:

1. Chemical Engineering $55,900
2. Electrical Engineering $52,899
3. Mechanical Engineering $50,672
4. Computer Science $50,046
5. Accounting $45,723
6. Economics/Finance $45,191
7. Civil Engineering $44,999
8. Business Administration $39,850
9. Marketing $36,260
10. Liberal Arts Majors $30,828