Top 20 median starting salaries of 2008 tech college grads

#1 Cardiovascular Technology, $61,210
#2 Dental Hygienist, $51,970
#3 Information Systems Security Specialist, $51,476
#4 Diagnostic Medical Sonography, $50,046
#5 Automated Packaging Systems Tech, $49,916
#6 Applied Engineering Tech, $49,916
#7 Electrical Power Distribution, $49,916
#8 Industrial Welding Technician, $49,136
#9 Gas Utility Construction and Service Technician $46,104
#10 Web Analyst/Programmer, $46,000
#11 Programmer/Analyst, $45,300
#12 Instrumentation, $44,679
#13 Automation Systems Technician, $44,338
#14 Logistics, $44,197
#15 Judicial Reporting, $43,963
#16 Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy, $43,677
#17 Fire Science, $43,547
#18 Funeral Service $42,500
#19 Industrial Maintenance Technician, $41,555
#20 Radiography, $41,269