Foreign media: A ranking of the 20 highest-paying college degrees in the U.S. shows engineering majors dominate, with chemical engineering leading at a median mid-career salary of $135,000, followed closely by computer engineering and aerospace engineering at $131,000 and $130,000 respectively. Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering also rank among the top.
Computer science ranks fifth at $120,000. Business-related majors such as economics ($115,000), finance ($112,000), and business analytics ($109,000) perform notably well, while STEM subjects like physics, biochemistry, mathematics, and political science also reach the $100,000 level.
Graduates in engineering typically start with salaries ranging from $75,000 to $90,000, offering a clear advantage.
This data comes from the New York Fed's 2024 statistics, reflecting sustained strong demand for talent in technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869410859643916/
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