Highest Paying College Majors
Monday, October 17, 2016
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Choosing where to go to college is a major life decision, and it doesn鈥檛 stop there. You choose a major, then you choose a career path. And what you choose to study will听ultimately impact your earning potential.

A has analyzed hundreds of thousands of resumes and salary reports to come up with a list of听the majors that earn graduates the most money in the first听five years after college. The findings show that the highest paid majors are rooted in听science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)听鈥� but there is certainly opportunities for听high-grossing jobs听in other听fields.

According to Glassdoor, the 50 highest paying college majors are:

1.

  • Median Base Salary:听$70,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Software Engineer,听Systems Engineer,听Web Developer

2.

  • Median base salary:听$68,438
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Electrical Engineer,听Systems Engineer,听Software Developer

3.

  • Median base salary:听$68,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Mechanical Engineer,听Design Engineer,听Project Engineer

4. Chemical Engineering

  • Median Base Salary:听$65,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Chemical Engineer,听Process Engineer,听Project Engineer

5. Industrial Engineering

  • Median Base Salary:听$64,381
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Industrial Engineer,听Quality Engineer,听Production Planner

6.

  • Median Base Salary:听$64,008
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Programmer Analyst,听Technical Support,听Systems Engineer

7. Civil Engineering

  • Median Base Salary:听$61,500
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Civil Engineer,听Structural Engineer,听Field Engineer听

8.

  • Median Base Salary:听$60,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Data Analyst,听Statistician,听Data Scientist听

9. Nursing

  • Median Base Salary:听$58,928
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Registered Nurse,听Licensed Vocational Nurse,听Case Manager

10.

  • Median Base Salary:听$58,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Network Administrator,听Help Desk Analyst,听Business Analyst

11.

  • Median Base Salary:听$54,900
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Financial Analyst,听Investment Banking Analyst,听Accountant听

12.

  • Median Base Salary:听54,018
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Math Teacher,听Software Engineer,听Data Analyst

13. Biomedical Engineering

  • Median Base Salary:听$52,814
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Biomedical Engineer,听Service Engineer,听Clinical Research Associate听

14.

  • Median Base Salary:听$52,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Accountant,听Auditor,听Financial Analyst

15.

  • Median Base Salary:听$52,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Financial Analyst,听Management Analyst,听Accountant

16. Physics

  • Median Base Salary:听$50,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Physicist,听Research Fellow,听Computer Programmer

17.

  • Median Base Salary:听$50,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Laboratory Technician,听Quality Control Analyst,听Research Associate

18. Architecture

  • Median Base Salary:听$50,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Architect,听CAD Designer,听Project Designer听

19. Fashion Design

  • Median Base Salary:听$50,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Fashion Designer,听Textile Designer,听Stylist听

20.

  • Median Base Salary:听$47,850
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Account Manager,听Marketing Manager,听Market Research Analyst听

21. International Relations

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,880
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Marketing Associate,听English Teacher,听Research Assistant

22.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,846
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Graphic Designer,听Web Designer,听Art Manager

23. Marketing

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,475
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Marketing Coordinator,听Account Executive,听Marketing Analyst 听

24.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听English Teacher,听Editor,听Copywriter

25. Political Science

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Law Clerk,听Paralegal,听Consultant 听

26. History

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Research Assistant,听History Teacher,听Teaching Assistant听

27.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听HR Coordinator,听Corporate Recruiter,听HR Analyst听

28.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Reporter,听Editor,听Public Relations Coordinator听

29.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Account Executive,听Marketing Analyst,听Media Planner

30.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Teaching Assistant,听Writer,听Consultant 听

31.

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Environmental Scientist,听Laboratory Technician,听Safety Manager听

32. Social Science

  • Median Base Salary:听$45,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听HR Assistant,听Management Consultant,听Visual Merchandiser

33. Spanish

  • Median Base Salary:听$44,256
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Spanish Teacher,听Spanish Translator,听Project Manager

34.

  • Median Base Salary:听$44,190听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Public Relations Coordinator,听Journalist,听Content Marketing Manager

35. Interior Design

  • Median Base Salary: $44,098听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Interior Designer,听Visual Merchandiser,听Drafter

36.

  • Median Base Salary:听$44,000听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Pharmacy Technician,听Chemist,听Laboratory Technician

37. Music

  • Median Base Salary:听$44,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Music Teacher,听Audio Engineer,听Media Sales

38.

  • Median Base Salary:听$44,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Production Coordinator,听Video Editor,听Proposal Manager

39.

  • Median Base Salary:听$43,156
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Public Relations Coordinator,听Account Executive,听Event Planner

40. Sports Management

  • Median Base Salary:听$43,156听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Personal Trainer,听Sales Associate,听Production Assistant 听

41.

  • Median Base Salary:听$43,000听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Special Education Teacher,听Elementary School Teacher,听Language Arts Teacher

42. Anthropology

  • Median Base Salary:听$43,000听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Project Coordinator,听Research Assistant,听Administrative Assistant 听

43. Hospitality Management 听

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,734
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Food and Beverage Manager,听Front Desk Manager,听Housekeeping Manager

44.

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,672听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Research Technician,听Pharmacy Technician,听Chemist

45. Liberal Arts

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,500听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Sales Manager,听Receptionist,听Teacher

46.

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Case Manager,听Mental Health Counselor,听Sales Associate

47. Sociology

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,000听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听HR Assistant,听Account Manager,听Administrative Assistant 听

48. Healthcare Administration

  • Median Base Salary:听$42,000
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Medical Assistant,听File Clerk,听Office Manager

49.

  • Median Base Salary:听$41,656
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Social Worker,听Mental Health Counselor,听Camp Counselor听

50.

  • Median Base Salary:听$41,250听
  • Popular Entry-Level Jobs:听Lab Assistant,听Paramedic听Tutor
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