{"id":16504,"date":"2025-06-14T07:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T07:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/?p=16504"},"modified":"2025-06-14T07:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T07:17:23","slug":"high-paying-six-figure-jobs-for-recent-graduates-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imsfund.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/14\/high-paying-six-figure-jobs-for-recent-graduates-report\/","title":{"rendered":"High Paying, Six Figure Jobs For Recent Graduates: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The job market for new graduates has been called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karadennison\/2025\/06\/13\/how-new-graduates-can-compete-in-todays-tough-job-market\/\">tough<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/job-market-new-college-grads-b31b2424\">bleak<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-06-09\/college-grads-face-tough-job-market-as-trade-war-ai-create-uncertainty\">worst in years<\/a> \u2014 the unemployment rate for new college grads (ages 22 to 27) was 5.8% as of March, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newyorkfed.org\/research\/college-labor-market#--:explore:unemployment\">according to data<\/a> from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The national average, meanwhile, was 4.2%.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not all bad news. Fortunately, jobs with high pay (read: over $100,000) do still exist, but it&#8217;s just more important than ever to find ways to stand out in the job search.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/starbucks-is-hiring-a-coffee-obsessed-content-creator\/493042\" rel=\"\" target=\"_self\">Starbucks Is Hiring a &#8216;Global Content Creator&#8217; to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Getting a high-paying job as a new grad is possible, but you need to show employers more than just your degree,&#8221; said <a href=\"https:\/\/resumegenius.com\/author\/nathan-soto\" target=\"_blank\">Nathan Soto<\/a>, career expert at online career platform Resume Genius, in an email. &#8220;Highlight the experience, certifications, and strengths that match what the employer says they&#8217;re looking for in the job ad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Resume Genius researchers analyzed data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> (BLS) and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newgrad-jobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">job platform<\/a> that focuses on new grads to reveal its <a href=\"https:\/\/resumegenius.com\/blog\/job-hunting\/highest-paying-jobs-with-a-bachelors-degree\" target=\"_blank\">2025 High-Paying, New Grads Jobs Report<\/a>, released this week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Internships, class projects, and even side gigs can be really effective at proving you&#8217;ve got the skills companies are looking for,&#8221; Soto said. &#8220;Don&#8217;t forget to tailor your resume for each job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Here are the 10 highest-paying jobs for new graduates in 2025 (and all are six-figures). For the full list, <a href=\"https:\/\/resumegenius.com\/blog\/job-hunting\/highest-paying-jobs-with-a-bachelors-degree\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/may-jobs-report-shows-a-steady-but-cautious-labor-market\/492900\" rel=\"\" target=\"_self\">New Jobs Report Shows a &#8216;Steady But Cautious&#8217; Labor Market As Hiring Slows: &#8216;A Temporary Chill&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Product marketing manager<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$159,660<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 411,300<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 8%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2. Machine learning engineer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$140,910<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 36,600<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 26%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3. Avionics systems manager<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/aerospace-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$134,830<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 68,900<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 6%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4. Software developer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/software-developers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$131,450<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 1,897,100<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 17%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>5. IT security analyst<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/information-security-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$124,910<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 180,700<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 33%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>6. Electrical engineer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$118,780<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 287,800<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 9%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>7. Mechanical engineer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mechanical-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$102,320<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 291,900<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth: 11%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>8. Financial advisor<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/personal-financial-advisors.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$102,140<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 321,100<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 17%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>9. Financial analyst <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$101,190<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 404,800<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 9%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>10. Project manager<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Median annual salary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/project-management-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\">$100,750<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Number of jobs (2023): 973,600<\/li>\n<li>Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 7%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"first-letter:float-left first-letter:text-8xl first-letter:pr-1 first-letter:-mt-1 first-letter:font-black first-letter:text-gray-500 prose prose-blue max-w-3xl text-lg leading-relaxed mb-12\">\n<p>The job market for new graduates has been called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karadennison\/2025\/06\/13\/how-new-graduates-can-compete-in-todays-tough-job-market\/\">tough<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/job-market-new-college-grads-b31b2424\">bleak<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-06-09\/college-grads-face-tough-job-market-as-trade-war-ai-create-uncertainty\">worst in years<\/a> \u2014 the unemployment rate for new college grads (ages 22 to 27) was 5.8% as of March, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newyorkfed.org\/research\/college-labor-market#--:explore:unemployment\">according to data<\/a> from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The national average, meanwhile, was 4.2%.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not all bad news. Fortunately, jobs with high pay (read: over $100,000) do still exist, but it&#8217;s just more important than ever to find ways to stand out in the job search.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/starbucks-is-hiring-a-coffee-obsessed-content-creator\/493042\" rel=\"\" target=\"_self\">Starbucks Is Hiring a &#8216;Global Content Creator&#8217; to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"justify-center bg-gray-100 flex flex-col sm:flex-row rounded-lg p-6 align-middle sm:text-left text-center\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center align-middle mr-0 sm:mr-16\">\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 my-0\">\n      The rest of this article is locked.\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xl text-black font-bold leading-5 my-1\">\n      Join Entrepreneur<span class=\"text-yellow-500\">+<\/span> today for access.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/high-paying-six-figure-jobs-for-recent-graduates-report\/493280\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The job market for new graduates has been called tough, bleak, and the worst in years \u2014 the unemployment rate for new college grads (ages 22 to 27) was 5.8% as of March, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The national average, meanwhile, was 4.2%. 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