Most Sought after Degrees by Employers in 2013
The most sought after degrees by employers in 2013, according toOutlook 2013 survey, are individuals having a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, and business. Compiling the recent surveys and research the most sought after degrees share a common trait which is meeting the supply and demand. Nevertheless, the supply and demand does offer graduates a variety of career options. To explore these options, the following illustrates the specialized area of study within these degrees that employers are seeking.
Engineering degrees
The most sought after engineering degrees, according to Milwaukee School of Engineering are mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. This list does not preclude the growing demand for environment engineering, civil, or energy engineers. To meet the global demands for growth and efficiency, Exxon Mobil and similar companies are always looking for engineers. The problem most employers often face in filling these positions is the short supply of these specialized engineering degrees.
Computer science degrees
With the growing change in technology and the global competition, computer science degrees offers job candidates' many opportunities in software development, computer networking /IT, and systems analyst positions. Well-known companies such as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft among others are always looking for individuals with computer science degrees. Ranking highest in aCareerbuilder.comsurvey, 26 percent of the employers surveyed say they plan to employ information technology (IT) degree applicants. Yet similar to the issues of supply and demand for engineering degree candidates, these employers are equally challenged to fill their needs for computer science degrees.
Business degrees
The field of business covers a vast area of specialized business degrees. Most if not all Fortune 500 companies, as well as, the smaller companies continually have their sights on candidates who have advertising/marketing, finance and accounting, and business management degrees. According to aCareerbuilder.comsurvey, 16 percent of the employers, across all industries, intend to hire finance and accounting degree applicants, and 15 percent plan to hire business development positions.
While engineering, computer science, and business degrees are named the top sought after degrees by employers in 2013, it does not exclude other specialized degrees. For instance, employers within the health care industry and service industries are also seeking qualified degree candidates. In addition to considering the job candidates' degree, employers are looking at specific qualities and skills such as leadership skills, problem-solving skills, the capability to communicate effectively, and the job candidates' ability to work in a team. Yet on the down-side, employers may find it challenging to fill these positions because; even with the steady number of new graduates it may not be enough to keep up with the demand. Nonetheless, the 2013 graduates holding these sought after degrees may find the need favorable in their search for career placement.
