Some post-grads, however, can rake in serious cash if they choose certain entry-level jobs.
Entry-level engineers, in particular, and other high-skilled work can earn up to $95,000 right out of college, according to Glassdoor's annual report on the highest-paying jobs. Glassdoor identified these jobs using annual base salaries as reported by people 25 or younger from January 2018 to December 2018.
"Young students interested in these types of roles should start thinking about how they can prepare for these STEM emphases in their educations, whether that be informal academic settings or through alternative skill-building courses like boot camps," Glassdoor economic research analyst Amanda Stansell said in a release.
Here are the 25 highest-paying entry-level jobs in 2019.