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The impact of GPA on career outcomes is
more apparent when you segment my major.
Overall, STEM majors earn more at their first
job, though they are not more likely to get
a job. Among other majors, a higher GPA
appears to translate into a higher salary at
their first job.
Income by GPA and College Major
$60k
STEM major
Non-STEM major
$50k
At the first job
STEM majors earn
more. Higher GPA
in other majors also
leads to higher
incomes.
$40k
$30k
$20k
0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
College GPA
3.5
4.0
Note: Size of point represents the number of students in
that bin of data GPAs rounded to the nearest 0.25 point
101 observations from individuals who graduated from
college between 2008 and 2016
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