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MAJORS WITH
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Engineering:
Average Starting Salary: $72,614
Some of the highest paying careers in the world
are found in engineering. The highest paying entry
level positions in engineering are in the Chemical,
Petroleum, Aerospace, Computer, and Electrical
Engineering fields.
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Computer science:
Average Starting Salary: $66,800
Computer science degrees are some of the most
employable degrees that students can pursue. As
many job markets are shrinking due to technology
replacing certain job positions, computer science is
one field that is projected to expand over the next
few decades.
Math and sciences:
Average Starting Salary: $61,867
Degrees in both of these fields are massively
growing. Math-related occupations are growing at
a rapid pace, including positions such as operations
research analysts and statisticians. Science majors
can find jobs working as a biological technician,
a chemist, a researcher, or a lab assistant in a
hospital.
Business:
Average Starting Salary: $58,600
The average starting salary can vary based on the
person, the job, and where the degree was earned.
Management information systems, supply chain
management, and finance are some of the most
lucrative positions for undergraduate business
majors. The salary also increases with the com-
pletion of a Master’s degree.
Social sciences:
Average Starting Salary: $56,689
The salary range for this degree varies drastically
based on the career field entered. Many graduates
find work in law enforcement, homeland security,
investigation, community service, and health
services. Some careers within this field can earn
six-figure salaries.
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