Where Data Tells the Story
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-Engineering majors claim many of the top spots in the rankings. Chemical engineering leads the list with a median mid-career wage of $135k.
-Technology-focused majors also offer impressive returns. Computer science ranks fifth overall, with a median mid-career wage of $120k.
-Not all of the highest paying college degrees fall within engineering or technology. Economics ranks ninth, with a median mid-career wage of $115k. Finance follows at $112k, while business analytics reaches $109k.