10 courses with the highest salary

potential in the Philippines

April 20, 2018 Karl Nicole Nucum

As students move to the next level of their education, choosing a college course is one of the
major decisions you have to make. Aside from curriculum, tuition, personal preference, and
accessibility, careers with a high salary potential is also one of the primary factors that college
students consider in choosing a college.

What will be my job after I graduate? How can my future career support my needs? These are
just some of the questions on top of every student’s mind. While there are many available
scholarships in the country, it cannot be denied that the expenses will pile up and eventually put
a dent on your parents’ savings. If you’re curious about which course has the potential to provide
you with a high return on investment, here are the top 10 college courses by earning potential.

1. Aircraft Operations, Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering –

₱116,714
Careers in the aviation industry are considered the highest paying jobs in the Philippines based
on the 2016 Occupational Wages Survey report released by the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE). To become a licensed pilot, a student must have a bachelor’s degree in
aviation, aeronautical engineering, aircraft operations, or other related fields. You will also need
to pass licensure examinations and certifications from the Civil Aviation Authority of the
Philippines (CAAP) and pass the Aviation Training Organization (ATO) requirements to hold a
certificate.

2. Commerce, Economics – ₱89,831

Securities and finance dealers and brokers are the ones who handle financial market transactions
on behalf of their clients and offer financial advice. If you are interested to take this career
path, you have to complete a degree in accounting, finance, or commerce. Board examinations
and certification are also required in this job. Graduates from this courses can work in banks,
accounting and law firms, stockbroking firms, or other investment companies.

3. Civil Engineering – ₱68,957

Do you see yourself working in the construction industry in the future? A Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering degree might be the right course for you. Civil Engineers plan, design, and
oversee construction and maintenance of various infrastructure projects such as buildings,
bridges, dams, railroads, and power plants, among others. Students must first pass the Civil
Engineer Licensure Examination from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) before
they can

4. Actuarial Science – ₱60,477

Actuarial Science prepares students in assessing financial risks in the insurance and financial
fields through the use of mathematical and statistical methods. Actuarians study financial impact
of future events and predict what amount of money a policy holder should pay as premium or
what amount of return should be given in case something happens to the policy holder. The
course includes the use of various subjects such as computer science, mathematics, probability,
statistics, finance, and economics. Graduates from this course can land a job in insurance
industries, pension funds, consultancies, or risk management companies.

5. Computer Programming- ₱52,331

Computer Programmers are some of the most in demand professions in the country nowadays. A
computer programmer analyzes the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging and
maintaining a programming language that computers can understand. With the advancement of
technology, Computer Programming provides promising long-term career opportunities for the
graduates.
6. Computer Science – ₱51,069
Computer Science is a field of study that focuses on data and algorithms. It gives students a
deeper understanding of how data is processed, stored, and communicated. Computer Science
graduates can have the opportunity to work as a business analyst, systems support, or software
designer.

7. Computer Engineering – ₱49,335

Computer engineering focuses on designing softwares and hardwares. It studies how computing
machines are built and how to make them more efficient and effective. CE graduates can work as
a software engineer, software developer, hardware engineer, system engineer, or radio frequency
engineer.

8. Accountancy – ₱47,756
Accountancy is one of the most popular courses in the Philippines. Accountants and
auditors prepare and examine financial records of businesses. The core areas of accountancy
include accounting, business laws, audit, and taxation. You must pass the licensure examination
for Accountants first before you become a Certified Public Accountant. Accountancy
graduates, especially CPAs, have a lot of job opportunities especially in banking and finance.

9. Industrial Engineering – 47,101

In the Occupational Wages Survey released by DOLE in 2017, jobs as Production Supervisors
and General Foremen belong to the highly paid jobs in the country. Production supervisors
manage the efficiency of their workmen as they manufacture products in a factory/industrial
environment. A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related disciplines is required for
this position. Having a set of relevant short trainings and certification from TESDA would also
be helpful to succeed in this career.

10. Data Analysis and Statistics – 41,480

Statisticians can work for companies that are involved in market research, quality control, and
development, as well as research facilities. Aside from a Bachelor of Science in Statistics,
students can also pursue courses such as Applied Mathematics or Data Science.

Notes:
1. Data based on average monthly wage rates of time-rated workers on full-time basis in
establishments employing 20 or
more workers.
2. Wage rate is the sum of basic pay and regular/guaranteed allowances.
3. Time-rated workers on full-time basis refer to workers paid on the basis of an hour, day or
month and who work at jobs
with hours of work equal to or more than those considered normal or regular to the
establishment.
Source: 2016 Occupational Wages Survey (OWS).

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Top 10 High Paying Jobs in the

Philippines According to DOLE
updated on MAY 16, 2019 by MATT

The Top 10 high paying jobs in the Philippines according to Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) were featured on February 8 episode of Bandila.
According to Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz the list of high
paying jobs can serve as guide for graduating high school students.
Instead of choosing the current trending when comes to degree, she told that it would be
better to choose a career that will lead to employment related to current in demand jobs
in the Philippines.

The Top 10 high paying jobs in the Philippines are based on the latest studies conducted
by Bureau of Local Employment (BLE). The list includes those from Banking and
Finance, aviation, business process outsourcing (Call center), cyber services,
manufacturing, mining, and creative industries.
Some of these jobs need bachelors degree while others only need to have high school
diploma backed with years of experience.

Here are the Top 10 High Paying Jobs in the

Philippines
Top 1: Art Director – P69,286

Top 2: Geologist – P64,889

Top 3: Aircraft Pilot, Navigator, and Flight Engineer – P57,789

Top 4: Mining Engineer and Metallurgical Engineer – P55,638

Top 5: Computer Programmer – P43,573

Top 6: Systems Analyst and Systems Designer – P42,112

Top 7: Production Supervisor and general foreman – P36,133

Top 8: Actuarial – P35,480

Top 9: Call Center representative / customer service associate –

P35,424

Top 10: Statistician – P35,010

The monthly salaries listed above are not from entry-level rather depends on the years
of experience and competency that certain employee’s need to have.

Unfortunately, getting bachelors degree these days are not for everyone due to financial
constraint. Good thing there are available Tesda courses that high school graduates
could take to get better chance of employment.