Quarterly Employment and Wage Data

If you are in the career exploration stage, you might want to take a look at Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; it provides a nice summary of what jobs are paying at the local level.

What is the competition like?

Students often ask "What can I do with this degree?" While there is no easy answer (there are too many options), a common choice is to go into the financial sector. This job sector is very competitive. To give you a feel for how competitive, consider this article from Business Week: They Want To Eat Your Lunch.