Every spring, thousands of students graduate from college. It is a huge milestone for most of them as it marks the end of their undergraduate career. Many, if not all, will celebrate and honor their achievements as they look back on how far they have come since being freshmen. This year is no different as millions of students prepare to graduate, if they haven’t already.

But once the celebration ends, what will these new graduates do with their lives? Many are probably thinking of taking some time off from school and concentrating on making some money to begin paying off their student loans. Good idea. To help, here is a list of the top 5 jobs for the Class of 2008. Good luck and congratulations!

1) Accountant. With a starting salary of $46,718 and a median annual salary of $54,630, this is not a bad start. There is a lot of room for growth and many opportunities for promotion.

2) Engineer. This includes chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering. The starting salary is around $55,000 and you can earn up to about $80,000.

3) Computer Systems Software Engineer. Who knew that this would be on the list? It has a starting salary of $53,396 and a median annual salary of $85,370. That is right below what businessmen earn!

4) Financial Manager. You probably think this job takes the cake of being paid the most money. It does, after all, deal with money. The starting salary is only $47,239 but with the right business plan you can earn an annual salary of $90,970.

5) Marketing Manager. A background in either advertising or journalism can help you land this job. The starting salary is about $50,000 but the median annual salary is up to $98,720.

This list might surprise you but this is what the experts say. If you are looking for a job after graduation or you already have one, it might be helpful to use this list as a reference. Ultimately however, it important to find a job that is right for you whether it is your passion or simply helps pay the bills. Again, good luck and congratulations to the Class of 2008!