2013 is believed to be the most difficult year in history for vocational Chinese graduates. However, not all of them have to face a tough future if they opt for more competitive majors.
According to the 2013 Chinese College Graduates Employment Report released by MyCOS, a third-party research institute that specializes in education assessment, Finance and Securities is now the best-paid major for vocational graduates, with an average monthly income of 3369 yuan (US$552.93) after a six-month probation.
Urban Rail Transit Control and Software Technology rank second and third, with an average monthly income of 3277 yuan (US$537.83) and 3178 yuan (US$521.37) respectively.
The monthly income refers to one’s total income, including salary, bonus, royalties, benefits and subsidies.
The following are the top 10 best-paid majors for vocational graduates in China.
Multimedia Design and Production(多媒體設(shè)計(jì)與制作)
Multimedia Design and Production [File photo] |
Average monthly income (after six-month probation): 3,028 yuan (US$496.82)
Multimedia design and production is the art of integrating multiple forms of media. In the era of information technology, multimedia design and production are applied in many fields such as websites, video games, information kiosks and interactive applications. There are a lot of vocational schools and colleges offering this course on the curriculum and graduates can easily find a job with a good salary.