With 2016 finally out of the way, (going down in history as the year that robbed us of Leonard Cohen, David Bowie and Prince), it’s time to leave the past where it is and set out action plans for the future. So, what are some of the best degrees for salary potential and job satisfaction to graduate with in the brave new world of 2017? Read on for a roundup of 10 of the best degrees for a happy and lucrative career.
2016年最终已经成为过去，(在这一年里成为历史的还有被赞誉为“摇滚乐界的拜伦”的莱昂纳德·科恩，英国摇滚音乐家、演员大卫·鲍威以及流行音乐传奇人物美国歌手“王子”纳尔逊，他们也都离开了我们)，是时候离开过去，并且展开行动开始计划未来了。那么，在2017年有哪些最佳的专业有获得高薪的潜力，并且毕业生的工作满意度最高呢?下面是出国留学网为大家独家整理并且翻译的2017年10个最佳的专业，就读这些专业你可以获得一个快乐并且高薪的职业哦，一起来看看吧。
1. Biomedical engineering
Combining the engineering sciences with biomedicine and clinical practice, biomedical engineering is a fast-growing sector. In addition to enjoying high salaries ranging from US$62,700 to US$104,000, a high percentage of professionals in this field (75%) report deriving a high level of meaning from their occupation. And that’s not all. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the field are expected to grow by 72% by 2018! Not so surprising, given the mind-blowing research being carried out in this field, and increasing number of patents and commercial applications.
1、生物医学工程
这个专业是工程科学结合生物医学和临床实践，生物医学工程是一个正在快速发展的专业。除了可以享受62,700美元到104,000美元不等的高工资之外，在这一领域中高比例的专业人员(大约为75%) 声称他们从自己的职业中追求到了高价值。这些都还不是全部哦。根据美国劳工部劳工统计局的数据显示，在这一专业领域的工作预计在2018年增长72%!这个数据并非那么让人吃惊，在这个专业领域正在进行着非常令人吃惊的研究，并且有越来越多的专利和商业应用。
2. Occupational therapy
Want to help others? Occupational therapy is without doubt one of the best degrees to achieve that. Occupational therapists (“OTs”) help ill, injured and disabled patients to access the workplace and various other aspects of daily life. One important component of the job is to evaluate the patient’s workplace and home, identifying any health needs and possible improvements. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of occupational therapists will grow by 27% from 2014 to 2024, as the human population continues to age and baby boomers seek to maintain their independence later in life. Salaries may range between US$49,532 and US$84,970 in the US.
2、职业疗法
你想要帮助别人吗?职业疗法毫无疑问是实现这一目标的最佳学位之一。职业治疗师("OTs") 会帮助生病的、受伤的以及残疾的患者，不仅涉及到工作方面还有日常生活的其他方面。这项工作的一个重要组成部分是评估病人的工作场所和家里，找出任何健康需要和可能的改进措施。根据美国劳工部劳工统计局的数据显示，职业治疗师的就业将从2014年至2024 年增长27%，人类人口继续老龄化，并且又面对更多的新生人口，这些人都要寻求在以后的生活中保持其独立性。在美国，职业治疗师的工资可能为49,532美元到84,970美元。
3. Structural engineering
Many of the best degrees for strong salary prospects are found in the engineering sector, including structural engineering. A sub-branch of civil engineering, structural engineering is concerned with the design and erection of large buildings and structures, and is an area of significant demand. An impressive 71% of working professionals in this field report a high level of meaning from their work, while salaries typically range between US$58,700 and US$104,000!
3、结构工程
许多有高薪前景的最佳学位都是属于工程类专业，包括结构工程。结构工程是土木工程的专业分支，结构工程涉及大型建筑和结构的设计与架设，关注的是有重大需求的领域。有令人印象深刻的71%的在这一领域工作的专业人员声称他们从自己的工作中收获了很高的价值，结构工程专业从业人员的薪水通常为58,700美元到104,000美元!
4. Translation and/or interpretation
According to this 2016 study, translation and interpretation services are expected to grow by 28% in the US by 2021, as businesses continue to expand overseas. Geography, skillset and experience can have a huge impact on your paycheck, with salaries ranging between US$24,000 and US$72,000. Skills that will boost your earning potential include localization (the process of adapting vocabulary or content to specific regions or markets), and fluency in an in-demand language.
4、笔译和口译
根据2016年的调查显示，随着企业不断扩大其在海外的规模，笔译和口译服务预计2021年在美国会增长28%。所在地域、技能和经验对你的薪水可能会产生巨大的影响，薪水为24,000美元到72,000美元之间。能够提高你的收入的技能包括本地化 (适应特定地区或市场的词汇、内容的过程)，并且在被需求的语言方面的流利熟练程度。
5. Physician assistant studies
A physician assistant is a mid-level doctor who works under the supervision of an MD or DO. Duties include physical examinations, lab tests and follow-ups. With high salaries ranging between US$85,200 and US$103,000, 86% of physician assistants report a high level of meaning from their work. Featured in PayScale’s ranking of the highest-earning bachelor’s degrees, physician assistant studies is a happiness-inducing major with an impressive earning potential.
5、内科医师助理研究
内科医师助理是一个中级医生，在医学博士(MD)或骨科医生(DO)的监督下工作，职责包括临床检查、实验室检验和后续的工作。这个专业可以获得高薪，薪水为85,200美元到103,000美元，86%的内科医师助理称他们从自己的工作中获得了很高的价值。内科医师助理研究也是PayScale专业排名中收入最高的本科学位之一，这是一个会不断激发你的快乐，以及还有令人印象深刻的收入潜力的专业。
6. Environmental engineering
The branch of science concerned with protecting humans from the effects of climate change, environmental engineering involves improving recycling, the disposal of waste, health and reducing air, soil and water pollution. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 15% increase in environmental engineers from 2012 to 2022 in the US. Environmental engineers earn between US$53,900 and US$92,800, and 66% report deriving a high level of meaning from their job.
6、环境工程
这是科学专业的分支专业，致力于保护人类免受气候变化的影响，环境工程涉及提高循环使用、废物处置、健康和减少空气、土壤和水的污染。根据美国劳工部劳工统计局预计从2012年到2022年美国的环境工程师会增加15%。环境工程师的薪水为53,900美元到92,800美元，并且66%的人称他们从自己的工作中获得了很高的价值、
7. Web development
Unsurprisingly in today’s digital world, web development and related fields are amongst the best degrees for secure career prospects. Earning between US$37,800 and US$84,900 depending on location, employer and experience, web developers report a high level of job satisfaction on PayScale, rating their jobs on average five out of five stars. The number of roles available in this field is expected to grow by 27% from 2014 to 2024 in the US, as mobile and ecommerce continue to grow.
7、网页程式设计
不出意料在今天的数字世界中，网页程式设计和相关的领域对于那些寻求安全的职业前景的人来说是最佳的学位。收入在37,800美元到84,900美元之间，具体要根据你所在的位置、雇主以及你的经验而定，根据PayScale的调查，网站开发人员对其工作的满意度非常高，对他们的工作评分平均为五分(满分为五分)。随着手机和电子商务的持续增长，在这一领域中对专业人才的需求预计在美国从2014年到2024年将增长27%。
8. Aeronautical engineering
Working with cutting-edge technology in the design, construction and maintenance of aircraft, aeronautical engineers earn between US$63,000 and US$113,000, with 61% of professionals in the field saying they find a high level of meaning in their work. Like many engineering subjects, this is another of the best degrees for great salary prospects, career progression and ongoing development as the sector evolves.
8、航天航空工程
你可以接触最先进的技术，用于设计、施工和维护的飞机，航空工程师挣可以挣63,000美元到113,000美元，有61%这一领域的专业人员说他们在这其中找到了非常有意义的东西。就像许多其他的工程专业一样，随着行业的发展，这是对于那些想要寻求高薪前景、职业发展和持续发展的最佳学位。
9. Computer science and mathematics
There’s a great deal of opportunity in today’s economy for STEM students. Graduates with a BSc in computer science and mathematics, for instance, often go on to work in technical and data-based professions as software engineering, robotics programming, numerical analysis, bank credit management, applications programming – the list goes on! Employees with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics earn on average between US$63,500 and US$111,000. However, only 36% say they derive a lot of meaning from their job, so make sure this path really is for you before selecting your major!
9、计算机科学和数学
现在的经济情况使得STEM专业(科学Science、技术Technology、工程Engineering、数学Mathematics)专业的学生有许多机会。举个例子来说，持有计算机科学和数学理学士学位的毕业生，经常从事跟技术和基于数据的工作，例如软件工程、机器人编程、数值分析、银行信贷管理、应用程序编程——不胜枚举!持有计算机科学和数学学士学位的员工平均收入在美国为63,500美元到111,000美元。但是，只有36%的人认为他们从自己的工作中收获了很大的意义，所以在你选择专业之前确保这条路真的就是你要选择的路!
10. Nursing
Earning between US$71,728 and US$113,050, nursing practitioners are registered nurses who also perform some of the duties typically carried out by physicians, such as medical prescription and diagnosis. Predicted job growth rate in the US is about 30% from 2014 to 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10、护理
这个专业可以挣71,728美元到113,050美元，护理从业人员是注册护士，通常还会执行一些医生的职责，例如医疗处方和诊断等等。根据美国劳工部劳工统计局的统计数据，预测这一专业从2014年到2024年的就业增长大约为30%。
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