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Not all degrees are a waste of time and money: These majors will lead to six figure salaries after college.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Braun, Sara 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the financial benefits of pursuing specific college majors, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that STEM majors, such as computer engineering, chemical engineering, and computer science, offer the highest early-career median salaries, averaging $80,000 annually, with mid-career earnings reaching six figures. Aerospace engineering leads mid-career salaries at $125,000, followed closely by computer engineering and chemical engineering. In contrast, liberal arts and education majors tend to have significantly lower earnings, with early childhood education graduates earning a median salary of $49,000. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Technology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184633923
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