The 50 Highest Paying College Majors are:
1. Computer Science
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Chemical Engineering
5. Industrial Engineering
6. Information Technology
7. Civil Engineering
8. Statistics
9. Nursing
10. Management Information Systems
11. Finance
12. Mathematics
13. Biomedical Engineering
14. Accounting
15. Economics
16. Physics
17. Biotechnology
18. Architecture
19. Fashion Design
20. Business
21. International Relations
22. Graphic Design
23. Marketing
24. English
25. Political Science
26. History
27. Human Resources
28. Journalism
29. Advertising
30. Philosophy
31. Environmental Science
32. Social Science
33. Spanish
34. Communications
35. Interior Design
36. Chemistry
37. Music
38. Film Studies
39. Public Relations
40. Sports Management
41. Education
42. Anthropology
43. Hospitality Management
44. Biochemistry
45. Liberal Arts
46. Psychology
47. Sociology
48. Healthcare Administration
49. Social Work
50. Biology
So for those pulling their hair out trying to decide on a college major, what does this mean for you?
“If college students want to land a high-paying job after graduation, they should strongly consider majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math,” says Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor Chief Economist. “STEM majors are in demand by the technology and health industries, which offer higher paying jobs that are better protected from competition or automation.”