If there’s one question on the minds of thousands of soon-to-be college graduates right now, it’s this: what’s the best job I can get?
To determine which entry-level jobs hold the most promise in 2017, Monster recently teamed up with CEB Global to compile a report of all available entry-level positions currently posted online.
Monster defines “entry-level” as needing zero to two years experience, and the sample size featured 943,008 jobs that all require either a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral degree.
The top jobs were determined based on the number of entry-level jobs currently open in each occupation, and each have a median annual salary of at least $65,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here are nine high-paying jobs for recent grads with a large number of job openings, ranked based on number of openings:
9. Computer systems analysts
Computer systems analysts study, design, and work to make information systems more efficient.
Market-wide job openings: 8,190
Median annual pay: $87,220
8. Healthcare managers
Healthcare managers direct medical services at hospital and health clinics.
Market-wide job openings: 8,615
Median annual pay: $96,540
7. Physical therapist
Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who specialize in helping individuals regain mobility or relieve pain.
Market-wide job openings: 9,246
Median annual pay: $85,400
6. Marketing manager
Marketing managers direct marketing teams and execute plans to meet company marketing goals.
Market-wide job openings: 10,113
Median annual pay: $127,560
5. Industrial engineer
Industrial engineers work to develop integrated systems in order to improve efficiency.
Market-wide job openings: 11,018
Median annual pay: $84,310
4. Management analysts
Management analysts propose methods of improving efficiency in organizations.
Market-wide job openings: 13,413
Median annual pay: $81,330
3. Finance sales agent
Finance sales agents sell financial services to various clients.
Market-wide management job openings: 13,983
Median annual pay: $67,310
2. Software developers
Software developers program and test computer software.
Market-wide job openings: 18,365
Median annual pay: $102,280
1. Registered nurse
Registered nurses have nursing licenses and provide care to patients.
Market-wide job openings: 61,585
Median annual pay: $68,450