According to the specialized site Universidades, engineering careers are the highest paying on average, led by software engineering. This is followed by careers related to health, civil engineering, architecture, and economic sciences, among others. These rankings reflect current labor demand and projections based on global trends, as well as the response to Artificial Intelligence to face future challenges. A lack of knowledge in mathematics and hard sciences in secondary education may hinder the training of future professionals in STEM careers. In Argentina, digital transformation has increased the demand for software engineers, whose initial salaries are around US$ 1,000 per month and can exceed US$ 3,000 with experience. Investment in continuous training is key in this field, where IT professionals are the most in demand and the best paid compared to other sectors. At the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), the Medicine career is the most attended, with initial earnings around US$ 800 per month, which can increase significantly with experience and specialization. Careers in economic sciences, petroleum, telecommunications, law, and dentistry also offer opportunities for salary growth throughout the career. On the other hand, civil engineering and architecture are rising fields in Argentina, with initial salaries of around US$ 1,000 per month that can significantly increase over time and with specialization. Despite the health crisis in Argentina, medicine remains an attractive option in terms of remuneration and professional projection. In summary, careers linked to technology and health are the best paid in Argentina, while continuous training, experience, and specialization are key to achieving higher salaries in any professional field.
