What degree programs have gotten the most job placements in 2008?

They say 'if you love what you do, you'll never have to work a day in your life' -- to go with one's passion.

General career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'teachers' or whatever other career piques one's interest.

Please steer clear of online, for profit schools such as university of phoenix, strayer and others as they are merely out to 'make a profit': http://www.uopsucks.com/

http://www.ripoffreport.com/ has many posts about university of phoenix and other online, for profit schools. Can just type into search.

US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ

Software Engineer

College Professor

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Real Estate Appraiser

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"Calling all engineers! If you're in school for engineering or you already have a degree in the field, your skills are in hot demand. A talent shortage makes engineering the hardest job to fill in the U.S., according to global staffing firm Manpower.

Other in-demand jobs include machinists and skilled manufacturing workers, sales representatives, accountants, mechanics and information technology staffers. Despite the economic downturn and regular news of layoffs, there are still fields that simply aren't getting enough people entering the professions, a new Manpower (nyse: MAN - news - people ) survey shows.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't collect data on the gap between the supply and demand of employees in specific fields, says Tracy Jack, a BLS spokesperson. That means the Manpower survey offers a rare opportunity to examine recruiting challenges by sector...

One of the most needed types of engineers, those that find and recoup petroleum, are practically going extinct. The problem: 40% of all petroleum engineers in the U.S. are over age 50 and nearing retirement. Combine that with the slowdown in students majoring in engineering and the future of the industry is unclear.

The next several in-demand jobs are in manufacturing. They include machinists (workers who operate manufacturing equipment), welders, electricians, technicians and mechanics. The shortage might seem surprising given the public focus on the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs that have gone overseas, but there are many plants in the U.S. that need skilled laborers. ..

Accountants are on the list for the third straight year. In fact, demand for Certified Public Accountants and junior accountants has increased by 25% year-over-year for the past three years, according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/04/28/jobs-demand-...

http://previewdays.math.ualberta.ca/careers/JobsRa...

http://spotlight.encarta.msn.com/features/encnet_d...

anything in the medical field and teachers are in high demand