Top 5 High Paying Jobs in the UK
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The one question that's bound to be on your mind as you choose a study program is- will I earn good money when I graduate? The good news is, under certain conditions, when you graduate from a program in the UK you'll be able to apply and work in the UK as well. The better news is that there are really great, high-paying jobs to get in the UK (despite the recession!). What are you waiting for?
Here are the best ways to go!
1. Functional Managers and
Businessmen/women
Do you think that those top business
administrators make a lot of money? Yes, you're right. Managers
had a salary of £22,942 at average right upon graduation in
2008, which is pretty great. Whether at a diploma, bachelor's or
MBA level, a business education can
definitely get you into a nice, big office and a healthy
paycheque. Going into business is something you should
consider.
- Business Certificate in Business Administration at Malvern House College London.
- Business Management (Higher National Diploma) at Waltham Forest College.
- Management Science at the University of Stirling.
2. Health Professionals
This shouldn't surprise anyone- doctors get
well paid. They work under great stress and face a lot of
challenges just getting their license to practice medicine, but
they get to save and improve lives on a daily basis, and are well
rewarded for their efforts. But doctors aren't the only ones-
nurses, healthcare administrators, and other professionals
involved with the healthcare industry are doing very well too. In
2008 the average salary of a newly-graduated health professional
was £24,968, which is not bad at all.
- Health Psychology at the University of Stirling.
- Access to Nursing and Health Studies at Waltham Forest College.
3. Engineering
Professionals 
If you like math and science, engineering may
be the way to go. There are so many options, from classic areas
like civil or chemical engineering to new and exciting things
like nanotechnology and sophisticated software engineering.
They're all exciting, and the UK is renowned for being a great
nation for young engineering graduates. Engineers study hard to
get their designation, and the average graduating salary of 2008
was £22,823.
- Software Engineering at the University of Stirling.
- Engineering National Diploma at Waltham Forest College.
4. Tourism and Hospitality
Professionals 
The UK is an amazingly attractive place for
lots and lots of tourists every year. Who wouldn't want to hang
out in London, visit the lochs in Scotland and the sunny beaches
in South England? It's no surprise that people involved in
hotels, tourist resorts and activities, and other hospitality
businesses are doing very well. Those involved in hospitality and
leisure services earned £16,825 right when they graduated in
2008.
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality at Malvern House College London.
- Tourism Management at the University of Stirling.
- An Advanced National Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Management at Waltham Forest College.
5. Science
Professionals 
There are countless topics to study in science-
chemistry, biology and physics are just the tip of the iceberg.
Scientists are always considered intelligent and hard-working,
and the UK is very well known as a centre for scientific research
and discovery. And joining research or the workforce as a
scientist will do good to your wallet as well- in 2008 science
professionals earned a figure of £19,290 upon graduation.
- Access to Science at Waltham Forest College.
- Marine Biology at the University of Stirling.
So there you have it!
These are the top paying jobs in the UK, and this should give you an idea at what kind of programs will lead you to good salaries when you graduate. Make sure to visit our schools page to look for more great programs that fall under the categories you're interested in!
Resource: What are the top paying jobs for new graduates?
