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The best and worst entry-level jobs of 2016
Brooke Fox
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Looking for an entry-level job with a good starting salary and prospects for growth? If you are a soon-to-be college graduate, chances are the answer is yes.
But have no fear —WalletHub has done most of your work for you, tracking down best and worst entry-level jobs for this year's graduating class. And their Best and Worst Entry-Level jobs rankings, which were released Monday, may surprise you.
Drumroll please...
Best Entry-Level Jobs of 2016
- Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Safety Representative
- Web Applications Developer
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Safety Technician
- Software Engineer
- Training Specialist
- Architect
Worst Entry-Level Jobs of 2016
- Drilling Engineer
- Machinist
- Emergency Dispatcher
- Automotive Mechanic
- Tool and Die Maker
- Carpenter
- Boilermaker
- Plumber
- Floor Assembler
- Welder
Want to learn more about the findings? Head over to WalletHub to take a closer look at the findings and methodology.
Brooke Fox is a student at University of Colorado at Boulder and a USA TODAY College digital producer.
This story originally appeared on the USA TODAY College blog, a news source produced for college students by student journalists. The blog closed in September of 2017.
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