People often debate the purpose of college. Is it to build intellectual curiosity and critical thinking? Or maybe the point of education is to create an informed population of citizens. If you think these explanations are BS and know in your heart of hearts that college is just a stepping stone to making some serious cash after four years, here are a few majors you should consider:
Petroleum Engineering - mid-career wage: $172,000. Forget about climate change, it’s time to drill baby drill. Some might think the job is crude, but your salary will keep the economy well-oiled.
Systems Engineering - mid-career wage: $121,000. If you’re looking for a fancy title that both confuses and impresses people at the same time, this is the major for you. Does anyone know what Systems Engineers actually do?
TIE between Actuarial Science and Chemical Engineering - mid career wage: $116,000. A non-engineering major made the top 3! As an actuary, you’ll implement statistics to assess risk—and maybe also utilize complex mathematical equations to figure out how many more years before you can retire and never look at a spreadsheet again.
