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Find out why these five degrees are so in-demand with employers. By Lisa Manterfield         Planning to go back to school and want to know which degrees are linked to stellar career opportunities? Let's look to the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) "Job Outlook 2012" survey for clues. The annual survey is a forecast of employers' intentions to hire new college graduates. Each year, many of the same degrees - business, engineering, and computer science - make it to the top of the hiring list. But why? "In some cases companies are looking for a specific skill set unique to a position," says Andrea Koncz, employment information manager at NACE. "Computer science, for example, requires a specific technical knowledge." Want to ensure you earn an in-demand degree? Keep reading to see which degrees are standing out to employers this year. Degree #1 - Business Administration If you're interested in ear