Work Dish

As everybody knows, money can’t buy happiness. In this economy, though, it can be useful for buying a lot of other things, especially for a recently-graduated bachelors’ student. While salaries will of course vary based on cost of living and location, these are some of the careers that regularly net big bucks for college graduates.

• High School Teachers: Teaching is generally thought of as a lesser-paying career. With the shortage of applicants, though, some school districts offer salaries of up to 60,000. This can handily make up for the terror of having to return to high school.
• Registered Nurses: With either a bachelor’s or associate’s degree, an RN can earn over 50,000 in the first year, with some districts offering salaries in the upper 60,000 range. These degrees are an excellent pay-off for the time investmenttwo years can get you an RN degree. Read more