An important step in career planning is reading about careers.  Several great links for career research can be found below. The Career Center also has a library of books available for check out through the Penrose Library system.  

MyPlan Career Exploration - Contains a Career Database with over 900 careers, check out the Salary Calculator and Top Ten Lists

TheCareerProject.org - Interactive career profile database. Notice the side bar on the left, you can click on the Profile Categories to find out more about specific careers. 

About.com: Career Planning - Career briefs that provide job descriptions, salary information and job outlook.

CNN Money- Salary comparison, find out how far your salary will go in another city.

Salary.com- Find out how much you should be paid for a certain position

Sperling's Best Places - Cost of living comparison

About.com: Career Calculator - Salary comparison and salary calculator 

The Career Center also has a copy of the Salary Survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, call or stop by to obtain this information.