A 24 July, 2009 article on cnnmoney.com paints a rosy picture for many college grads who can Do the Math. Math teachers – this might be some good motivational material to use at the start of school this year. Here’s some of the article’s info:
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Math majors don’t always get much respect on college campuses, but fat post-grad wallets should be enough to give them a boost.
The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common — math skills. That’s according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates’ job offers.
“Math is at the crux of who gets paid,” said Ed Koc, director of research at NACE. “If you have those skills, you are an extremely valuable asset. We don’t generate enough people like that in this country.”
“It’s a supply and demand issue,” he added. “So few grads offer math skills, and those who can are rewarded.”
Here’s the link to the article.
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