Six College Degrees Trending Now!

Looking for a degree that's highly coveted by both students and employers? Check out these six top picks.

Trending Degree #1: Bachelor's in Business Administration

Why? A global talent recruiting company that works with many Fortune 500 companies, says their clients hire a lot of business majors because they already have the basics down and only need to learn the specifics of their employer's industry.

Perhaps that's why a 2012 job outlook survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that nearly half (48.5 percent) of responding employers planned to hire business administration/management degree graduates.

Trending #2: Bachelor's in Computer Science

Why? Computer science majors are at a premium right now in the marketplace. Every company is in need of employees with this background, as almost all companies in today's world rely heavily on computers.

Trending #3: Associate's in Medical Assisting

Why? Just about any field associated with health care is going to be in demand, and we certainly see that with medical assisting. The U.S. Department of Labor seems just as optimistic; it projects a 31% job growth rate in the medical assisting profession from 2010 to 2020.

 Trending #4: Bachelor's in Accounting

 Why? Employers in today's market need accountants desperately.

 If you've watched the news for more than, say, five minutes during the last five years, you've probably heard about the financial crisis and wave of corporate scandals. Well, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, these recent developments have led to an increased emphasis on accounting by employers. In other words, accounting is trendy - possibly for the first time ever!

Trending #5: Associate's in Nursing

 Why? An associate's in nursing could be the ticket to a career in a trending industry. This degree could help you pursue a position in the field of health care and social assistance, an industry that the U.S. Department of Labor expects to be the number one creator of jobs (5.7 million) from 2010 to 2020.

 Trending #6: Master's in Business Administration

Here's a no-brainer: getting promoted to upper management is trendy!

Many students who have a degree in another area such as engineering or IT actually go back to get an [MBA] in business to enhance their opportunities in their company, It allows them to take that next step into management positions.