There are several social and personal characteristics that may differentiate those college graduates who will achieve high-salaried positions as business executives from those who will not. Some conclusions about patterns that seem to be associated with becoming a high-salaried business executive can be drawn from the findings of the Utilization…

Recent college graduates in technical fields are faring worst in the job market, with sharp declines in job offers and some decreases in salaries, but humanities students are doing significantly better, especially in merchandising and services. Generally, 1987 starting salaries are two percent to six percent above 1986. (MSE)