Salary and Career

College shapes your future salary and job opportunities.

The Basics: Salary & Career

How do you measure the ROI of a college education?

On average, a college degree in the US pays off because it leads to higher salaries that offset the cost. However, results may vary.

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What college majors make the most money?

In general, majoring in STEM fields leads to higher-paying jobs and to lower rates of unemployment than majoring in the liberal arts. 

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What college majors make the least?

According to a recent study the lowest-earning majors were in the fields of arts, education, consumer services, psychology, and social work.

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How reliable are college rankings?

College rankings can be helpful, but are easily able to be manipulated by the colleges themselves to demonstrate increased favorability.

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Our Top Picks

Should I major in the liberal arts?

While liberal arts majors tend to earn less than their more major-specialized peers (especially early in their careers), it is not necessarily a bad choice for some students. Here's what the data show.

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What do college rankings actually measure?

Each outlet ultimately has its own unique approach for measuring a school’s value, and students and parents should always be aware of the specific methodology that was used to create each list. 

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Are more selective schools better?

When it comes to college, 'selective' is too often confused with 'high quality.' Attending a selective school is a worthy investment for some students - but for others, which school they attend may not make a significant difference in their future earnings. Learn why.

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How to evaluate college career services

College career services may be as important to students as financial aid programs when it comes to getting the most out of college. Here's how to tell if they'll support you well.

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