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College Majors That Earn The Most Money

A good salary coming out of college is key to a financially secure future. Choosing a major that yields bigger salaries out the gate becomes even more desirable.

Here are the top college majors that alumni make the most money from in their respective professional careers.

Information And Decision Sciences (Tie)

– Early career pay: $65,200 – Mid-career pay: $115,200 – Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 33%

Business And Economics

– Early career pay: $59,600 – Mid-career pay: $116,200 – Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 46%

Mining Engineering

– Early career pay: $78,800 – Mid-career pay: $118,300 – Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 64%

Business Computing

– Early career pay: $73,000 – Mid-career pay: $143,600 – Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%

Petroleum Engineering

– Early career pay: $93,200 – Mid-career pay: $187,300 – Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%

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