Majors that can lead to higher earnings
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Choosing a college
major is an important
decision that many
students delay making until
their sophomore or even
junior years.
Only after taking a few
courses and uncovering one’s
interests do some college
students figure out what
they want to do with their
lives.
Each student is different,
and while some may pursue a
degree based on a particular
passion, others may choose
majors that can lead to
high-paying jobs.
While men often lean toward
majors like engineering
and computer science that
have traditionally been linked
to high earnings, women
have historically gravitated
to lower-paying specialties
like education and social
sciences.
But in recent years a shift
has occurred, and more
women have begun to choose
majors associated with higher
post-graduate salaries.
Reports from the career
guidance site Glassdoor
analyzed how much male and
female professionals with the
same college degree earned
and identified many instances
in which women went on
to earn more than men in the
first five years of their career.
They’ve identified several
majors where female college
graduates can earn as much
or more than their male
counterparts and find successful
careers.
• Architecture
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Information sciences
• Chemical engineering
• Computer science
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Computer engineering
• Business economics
• Civil engineering
• Sports management
Despite these findings, the
college resource CollegeFactual
and the U.S. Department
of Education says
that women remain likely to
pursue education, design and
applied arts, health services,
and social work as career
options.
Female students unsure
of which major they want
to pursue can take career
assessments to help narrow
down their options.
Working with mentors or
engaging in internships also
can present a first-hand idea
of high-paying career paths.
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