Receive a high salary from these 10 industries

Degree holders can look forward to working in these industries that promise better salaries, according to Hay Group's annual Fresh Graduate Pay Survey. Respondents of the survey are fresh graduates in Singapore. In this feature, we share with you the top paying jobs for degree holders (without honours).

1. ENGINEERING (SGD2,888)

Did you know that 30% of the CEOs in Malaysia’s 50 largest companies posses a basic engineering degree? Engineers and technical minded individuals tend to have a certain advantage because they are very structured and solutions-based. Find more information on engineering courses.

2. LEGAL (SGD2,856)

Did you know that a law degree could open up a wide range of career opportunities in a myriad of fields? Law  prepares  students for careers in business, media, the arts, science, education, engineering and government. Find out more about legal studies.

3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SGD2,816)

Did you know that Malaysia needs 30,000 computer science graduates by 2020? Computer and Information Technology offers solid job prospects and many diverse career paths. As a matter of fact computer science graduates are some of the most sought-after graduates in the country. Find out more on Computer and Information Technology.

4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (SGD2,813)

Did you know that demand for project management practitioners will continue to be in high demand? Companies in growing economics like China, Brazil, and India, are embracing project management processes are striving to train their staff. In Asia, the growth in construction projects has created huge opportunities for project management skills. Meanwhile, organizations recovering from the global recession in developed countries, are looking for project managers who can execute projects strategically to improve the bottom line. Know more about project management.

5. PRODUCTION – SGD2,767

Employment of industrial production managers is expected to increase, mirroring the overall growth in manufacturing employment. Some increases will result from manufacturing plants being built in cost-efficient locations.

6. FINANCE & ACCOUNTING – SGD2,765

Did you know that Malaysia needs 60,000 accounting and finance talents by 2020? As Malaysia navigates towards becoming a high income nation, more chartered accountants and finance professionals are needed to drive the country’s economic growth. Whether it is a small firm or big conglomerates, financial experts are always required and are inordinately valuable to an economy. Learn more about accountancy and finance.

7. CORPORATE AFFAIRS– SGD2,755

Did yo know that corporate communications/affairs function is a business critical discipline? It helps contribute to business success and this is the reason why it is a growth area in almost all sectors including healthcare, publishing, IT, manufacturing, and many more. Corporate Affairs managers help set up departments and restructure traditional functions to keep a company's competitive advantage.

8. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – SGD2,750

Did you know that demand for property management companies is high all over the country?  Presently, the real estate market is at a stage of recovery. The demand for rentals will remain strong during this period, and owners of property management companies will find that business is booming and will continue to do so wherever they choose to set up business. Find out more on Property Management.

9. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT – SGD2,738

Did you know that R&D is a lucrative employment market for young scientists? Companies, especially for the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics),  around the world are increasing their investment in R&D activities. For most of these companies, innovation is a decisive factor in ensuring their sustainability and asserting their position in the market.

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE – SGD2,708

Did you know that in developed and mature markets, consumer concerns over quality and safety have led to the growth of quality assurance or control specialist? These professionals provide inspection and monitoring to assure compliance. An example of industry response to this demand has been the development and implementation of mandatory and voluntary quality control, management, and assurance schemes such as ISO standards and RoHS certificates.