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STEM Fields make up the highest-earning majors
Gruhith Yerramalli
8/10/20241 min read
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Young adults with bachelor’s or higher degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) tend to have more positive economic outcomes, such as higher median earnings, than do those with degrees in non-STEM fields. (National Center on Educational Statistics, 2022)
The top 3 highest paying college majors in the US are STEM fields. (Census, 2022)
Here are some the highest paying college majors according to US census bureau.
Petroleum Engineering
Average Salary: $137,000
Pharmacy
Average Salary: $127,000
Computer Engineering
Average Salary: $116,000
Computer Science
Average Salary: $115,000
Information Technology
Average Salary: $111,000
Electrical Engineering
Average Salary: $110,000
Aerospace Engineering
Average Salary: $109,000
Chemical Engineering
Average Salary: $108,000
Mechanical Engineering
Average Salary: $107,000
Civil Engineering
Average Salary: $105,000
These majors represent some of the highest-paying fields of study in the U.S., highlighting the strong earning potential in engineering, pharmacy, and computer science.
