The 9 most popular jobs for college grads, according to LinkedIn

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The 9 most popular jobs for college grads, according to LinkedIn

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One of the job rakes in a salary of $92,300 a year.

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• Landing a job after college is a major priority for college seniors and recent graduates.

• LinkedIn compiled a list of the jobs that class of 2017 grads flocked toward.

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• Of the jobs, the best paying role was that of a software engineer.



Finding a job after college can feel like a daunting task.

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Many college seniors - and other college students with an eye on the future - are looking in the same place, finds LinkedIn, which put together a list of the most popular jobs among class of 2017 graduates.

The list was compiled by taking into account all LinkedIn users who graduated from a US college with a bachelor's degree in 2017. These members were incorporated in the survey if they added a new role to the experience section of their profile after graduation.

These are the top nine most popular job titles among 2017 grads, along with median starting salaries provided by LinkedIn:

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9. Account coordinator

9. Account coordinator

Account coordinators typically work in advertising and oversee certain business accounts.

Median salary: $40,000

8. Recruiter

8. Recruiter

Recruiters research and hire employees for different roles in an organization.

Median salary: $48,000

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7. Business analyst

7. Business analyst

Business analysts analyze and review business processes and models for an organization.

Median salary: $70,000

6. Account executive

6. Account executive

Account executives typically work in advertising and oversee certain business accounts.

Median salary: $60,000

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5. Assistant media planner

5. Assistant media planner

Assistant media planners work to place advertisements and plan media strategies for an organization.

Median salary: $58,000

4. Graphic designer

4. Graphic designer

Graphic designers create visual designs utilizing typography, images, and graphics.

Median salary: $45,000

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3. Marketing coordinator

3. Marketing coordinator

Marketing coordinators organize and oversee various aspects of marketing campaigns.

Median salary: $45,000

2. Investment banking analyst

2. Investment banking analyst

Investment banking analysts provide institutions with financial information and recommendations based on investment data.

Median salary: $85,000

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1. Software engineer

1. Software engineer

Software engineers develop and maintain software and computer systems.

Median salary: $92,300