Top paying jobs for recent grads

A quick study of PayScale.com revealed that STEM jobs pay very well. STEM jobs refers to jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The following are the 20 highest paying jobs (calculated on median pay)

#1 Drilling Engineer $113,000

#2 Petroleum Engineer $97,300

#3 Mining Engineer $71,300

#4 Technology Analyst $67,500

#5 Welding Engineer $67,500

#6 Chemical Engineer $65,900

#7 Network Security Analyst $64,000

#8 Computer Hardware Engineer $62,900

#9 Manufacturing Engineer Median Pay: $62,600

#10 Electrical Engineer $61,900

#11 Clinical Informatics Specialist $61,400

#12 Software Developer $61,300

#13 Forensic Accountant $59,300

#14 Mechanical Engineer $59,000

#15 Clinical Data Analyst $58,500

#16 Field Engineer in Construction $57,400

#17 Industrial Engineer $57,300

#18 Clinical Research Associate $56,500

#19 Biomedical Engineer $56,200

#20 Quantitative Analyst $56,100