Glassdoor just released their annual list for the 25 highest paying jobs in America, so right now, we’re all seeing dollar signs.
For college students who want to make a comfortable living that will allow them to pay off their student loans, the right entry-level jobs can help to lay the foundation for a profitable career path; you can set yourself up to make a big paycheck while you’re still in college. How? Through the internships on WayUp.
We’ve chosen a few positions from Glassdoor’s list and provided internships that can help lay the foundation for you to make bank after you graduate. Check out these amazing internships for college students.
Software Developer Manager
Median Base Salary: $132k
A Software Developer Manager has the technical background to not only manage a team of software developers, but also to take a strategic approach to the business’s products and services. Software Developer Managers helps to design, develop, test, and implement software enhancements–and they’ve got the organizational skills necessary to prioritize and track progress on a long list of to-do items.
How can I get there?
Internships that will allow you to flex your coding muscles and manage a new feature from ideation to implementation are the perfect way to develop the skills necessary for this position. Check out these related internships for college students and apply.
Apply for a Software Developer Internship ($20/hr) at Hatch House Ventures
Apply for a Web Application Developer Internship at Global Communication Services
Finance Manager
Median Base Salary: $115k
Finance Managers optimize the operations of a business through financial forecasting and analysis. You will manage funds in a way that maximizes return on investment and minimizes risk. You will oversee the Treasury Department and structure all financial processes in a way that efficiently achieves the department’s goals.
How can I get there?
Target finance-related roles as much as possible to so that you familiarize yourself with the jargon and mindset of a Financial Manager. BNY Mellon is hiring a Finance Intern this summer: It’s a great opportunity to get experience at a well-known and well-respected investment management firm. Apply before this position closes!
Data Scientist
Median Base Salary: $115k
Use data to create amazing outcomes: that is the job of a Data Scientist. Whether you’re using the power of algorithms to create customer acquisition and engagement techniques, or using data mining techniques to design and develop smarter products, data will drive the everyday decisions and insights you make within this role.
How can I get there?
Target roles that revolve around data collection, analysis, and intelligence. Infor, one of the world’s largest enterprise software companies, is hiring a full-time intern to be the next Data Science Scholar. The position is located Cambridge, MA.
Creative Director
Median Base Salary: $115k
From print collateral to email marketing campaigns to website copy and so much more, the Creative Director has a creative stamp on the company’s identity. It’s one of the most pivotal roles at a company. You must leverage the creative talents of your team, working with graphic designers, marketers, brand managers, and so much more to create innovative ways to convey the business to customers and clients.
How can I get there?
By putting yourself in positions where you have to rely on your creativity and work in project-oriented roles with a team of creative minds, handling multiple functions to design and execute campaigns and brand identity! Nonprofit organization Visit.org is hiring a Creative Marketing Intern to help assist with their online marketing campaigns, create content for social media, and manage the materials and layout for the bi-monthly newsletter. It’s a great position to get your feet wet in a creative and cross-functional role.
Product Manager
Median Base Salary: $107k
As a Product Manager, the buck stops with you. You will manage all aspects of a product from designing and launching new products and revamping existing ones. You will work closely with the Engineering team to create a Product Roadmap, which will help you to enhancements to implement immediately and which ones to place in the back log. It’s an exciting position that allows you to have a strong say in the way a business looks and works for its customers.
How can I get there?
Any internship that helps you to take a close look at user experience, functionality, and overall product optimization techniques will be a great stepping stone for this role. Hook and Loop, a creative lab that is a part of Infor, is hiring a Product Experience Scholar. This full-time internship position will allow hires to get a crash course in project management and product prioritization.
Get your career on the fast-track to a high-paying job out of college. Find your next internship on WayUp!
