Who makes more: electrical engineering, economics or elementary education majors?
The engineers win this contest, according to PayScale.com. The site, which collects data on salaries for a variety of professions, has now compiled information on the salaries of 1.2 million graduates who received a bachelor’s degree from hundreds of universities and colleges. Since the facts and figures are self-reported, this is not a randomized, scientific sample. Also, it does not include anyone who went on for further education after a bachelor’s degree. Quantitative-oriented degrees, such as engineering, science, mathematics and economics, filled most of the top slots in both the highest starting median salaries and highest mid-career median salaries. Still, art, history and social work majors should take heart. There is plenty of money to be made with a liberal arts degree. Top 10 college majors with the highest starting salaries: 1. Petroleum engineering: $93,000 2. Chemical engineering: $64,800 3. Nuclear engineering: $63,900 4. Electrical engineering: $60,800 5. Computer engi
