In today's competitive job market, it can be hard to imagine that there are jobs that pay well but don't require years of experience.
But many sectors offer high-paying entry-level jobs that are appealing to mid-career changers or recent college graduates (who are likely eager to get out from under a mound of student loan debt).
With the help of PayScale.com, a salary data and software company, AOL Jobs has compiled a list of 10 careers that offer high salaries to entry-level workers -- those who have been on the job for two years or less. Many of them require a college degree, but there are exceptions. (Note: The jobs listed below are a sampling of highly paid entry-level jobs and not a comprehensive, ranked list.)
Merchandise Planner: $51,400
Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of buyers, purchasing officers and others involved in buying materials, products and services.
- Median Annual Pay: $51,400.*
- Degree: Bachelor's (merchandising, marketing, business or finance).**
Find a job as a merchandise planner.
Forensic Accountant: $51,400
Examines tax and business records for accuracy and irregularities:
- Median Annual Pay: $51,400.
- Degree: Bachelor's (accounting or finance -- certification may be required).
Find a job as a forensic accountant.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: $52,900
Provides drug information and product samples to physicians and monitors prescribing patterns of physicians in a designated geographic area:
- Median Annual Pay: $52,900.
- Degree: Bachelor's (pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, toxicology or related fields).
Find a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative.
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