For many recent and soon-to-be grads, finding a job is a stressful prospect.
But some fields are more ideal than others for college graduates looking for entry-level work.
Monster recently compiled some data to determine which fields hold the most promise in 2017.
To do this, the job site mined CEB TalentNeuron, a tool that compiles a report on all available entry-level positions currently posted online. Monster defines "entry-level" as needing zero to two years experience. The sample size featured 943,008 entry-level jobs that all require either a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree.
The top fields were determined based on the number of entry-level jobs currently open in each industry. Here are the five best fields for recent grads to find a job right now:
5. Management
The field of management encompasses all jobs that focus on controlling or organizing people, events, or projects.
Market-wide management job openings: 62,327
Examples of available management openings: Project scheduler, communications and events specialist, and product manager
4. Technology and mathematics
Technology and mathematics jobs tend to deal with computers, web systems, and data analytics.
Market-wide sales job openings: 66,456
Examples of available computers and mathematical openings: Testing associate, Java application engineer, and eCommerce architect
3. Sales
Sales occupations deal with the exchange of commodities or currency in the business world.
Market-wide sales job openings: 68,112
Examples of available sales roles: Assistant ticketing manager, sales executive, and retail sales consultant
2. Business and financial operations
The field of business and financial operations involves the management and design of production within the realm of business and finance.
Market-wide business and financial operations job openings: 69,985
Examples of available business and financial operations roles: HR benefits representative, marketing analyst, and loan officer assistant
1. Healthcare
The healthcare industry incorporates the medical field and focuses on improving and maintaining human health.
Market-wide healthcare job openings: 110,764
Examples of available healthcare roles: Physical therapist, registered nurse and
physician assistant
