College Degrees in Most Demand: 2009

College students graduating this year will feel the effects of the economic crisis in the job market. A survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that employers plan to increase their college hiring by just 1.3 percent this year over 2008, the least in six years. Take a look at which degrees have the most drawing power in the job market, according to the NACE. (Note: Salaries are based on an average of 50 students or more, except where noted.) Posted 25 Feb 2009»Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Average starting salary: $43,334 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Photo: Brian Floto Average starting salary: $52,817 (Note: Average based on a sample under 40.) »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Photo: Christian Muise Average starting salary: $59,803 (Note: Average based on a sample under 20.) »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Photo: xdmag Average starting salary: $49,167 (Note: Average based on a sample under 20.)

Average starting salary: $49,794 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Average starting salary: $45,887 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Average starting salary: $56,128 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Photo: Faunng Average starting salary: $57,404 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

Photo: kanonn Average starting salary: $58,648 »Slideshow: Highest Paid Degrees

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