College Degrees & Salary Outcomes
Which major leads to the highest-paying career? Explore salary data by degree to make an informed decision about your education.
Pre-Med / Medicine
$254,213avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $414,010
Computer Engineering
$140,940avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $175,140
Physics
$138,703avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $172,250
Business Administration
$133,523avg. median
12 career paths · Top: $213,990
Cybersecurity
$125,066avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $175,140
Nursing
$124,141avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $236,590
Biology
$123,926avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $265,930
Aviation
$122,648avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $232,140
Engineering (General)
$122,068avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $171,270
Computer Science
$121,938avg. median
12 career paths · Top: $175,140
Electrical Engineering
$119,893avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $171,270
Dental
$117,556avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $224,990
Mechanical Engineering
$117,190avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $171,270
Data Science / Analytics
$116,793avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $140,300
Chemical Engineering
$116,008avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $171,270
Pharmacy
$115,099avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $167,220
Biomedical Engineering
$114,490avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $171,270
Accounting
$113,986avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $213,990
Finance
$113,526avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $213,990
Mathematics / Statistics
$111,242avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $140,300
Chemistry
$111,216avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $167,220
Economics
$109,595avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $166,570
Information Technology
$109,528avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $175,140
Healthcare Administration
$107,136avg. median
5 career paths · Top: $149,280
International Relations
$105,319avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $159,670
Supply Chain / Logistics
$101,958avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $148,080
Human Resources
$100,926avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $149,280
Construction Management
$100,442avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $171,270
Psychology
$98,448avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $193,950
Political Science
$97,553avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $159,670
Architecture
$96,017avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $171,270
Public Relations / Advertising
$95,818avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $166,790
Insurance
$95,378avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $166,570
Civil Engineering
$94,350avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $171,270
Communications / Media
$94,179avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $166,790
Real Estate
$91,003avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $166,570
Philosophy
$90,910avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $159,670
Urban Planning
$90,494avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $114,990
Environmental Science
$90,246avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $167,220
Speech Pathology
$89,465avg. median
6 career paths · Top: $123,860
Health Sciences
$88,027avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $135,880
Education
$84,893avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $133,000
Public Health
$83,874avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $123,860
Occupational Therapy
$81,635avg. median
6 career paths · Top: $123,860
English / Literature
$81,378avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $133,660
History
$79,765avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $159,670
Film / Media Production
$78,832avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $114,850
Criminal Justice
$78,159avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $159,670
Art / Fine Arts
$76,319avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $114,850
Sociology
$73,836avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $106,030
Sports Management
$73,186avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $166,790
Agriculture
$71,712avg. median
10 career paths · Top: $98,590
Journalism
$71,477avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $90,390
Physical Therapy
$71,296avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $123,860
Music
$70,526avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $90,360
Welding / Trade Certification
$68,859avg. median
8 career paths · Top: $114,990
Automotive Technology
$66,316avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $104,920
Culinary Arts
$64,301avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $105,770
Veterinary Science
$63,977avg. median
7 career paths · Top: $130,100
Hospitality / Hotel Management
$61,391avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $105,770
Social Work
$60,442avg. median
9 career paths · Top: $80,390