Think it's impossible to make good money right out of college?
11 of the highest-paying entry-level jobs for the class of 2017
LinkedIn released data breaking down some of the highest paying jobs with openings for entry-level workers.
Think again.
By sifting through hundreds of thousands of job postings and profiles using its salary tool, LinkedIn recently found a number of jobs with entry-level openings and median first-year salaries of more than $70,000.
In ranking these occupations, LinkedIn rated occupations with more entry-level job openings better.
Here are a few occupations well-suited to recent grads who want to make bank:
11. Security engineer
Security engineers develop security programs and solutions for IT.
Median entry-level compensation $74,200
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 2,000+
10. Management consultant
Management consultants work with organizations to improve management, efficiency, and work performance.
Median entry-level compensation $74,300
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 150+
9. Pharmaceutical sales representative
Pharmaceutical sales representatives connect with physicians to attempt to influence them to prescribe certain drugs to patients.
Median entry-level compensation $75,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 700+
8. Operations engineer
Operations engineers focus on solving operational problems in organizations, using scientific methods.
Median entry-level compensation $75,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 800+
7. Consulting analyst
Consulting analysts advise companies and make recommendations on improving organizations.
Median entry-level compensation $75,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 4,000+
6. Technology analyst
Technology analysts work on organization's IT systems.
Median entry-level compensation $76,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 190+
5. Equity research analyst
Equity analysts study financial trends for organizations.
Median entry-level compensation $79,500
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 30+
4. Software engineer
Software engineers develop and maintain software systems.
Median entry-level compensation $80,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 33,000+
3. Hardware engineer
Hardware engineers design and build computer systems and discover new uses for computer hardware.
Median entry-level compensation $90,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 700+
2. Data scientist
Data scientists collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 2,000+
1. Investment banking analyst
Investment banking analyst quantitatively analyze financial information and monitor investment portfolios for individuals and institutions.
Median entry-level compensation: $105,000
Number of open entry-level jobs on LinkedIn: 600+