Is Your Major One that Pays Well?

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Average pay by college major

The Wall Street Journal article “Engineering, Computer-Science Pay More Than Liberal Arts” is based on a survey conducted by PayScale.com between April and June of 2010.

Technical jobs have pay advantage

Technical jobs have a pay advantage.

According to PayScale.com,

If you’re looking for a degree that will earn you top dollar, get ready to crunch some numbers.

The PayScale.com site with its College Salary Report provides a full list of best undergraduate degrees by salary, in case any of the above jobs aren’t appealing. The site also provides info on salary potential by school type, popular jobs by major, popular jobs by school, popular schools by job, and salary potential by school location.

Of course, move in the direction that is a fit for you. Your work must match your strengths and must be in a field that provides meaning to your life. However, most people can take their strengths in a number of directions. Be smart, as you evaluate your options. Know the consequences of your choices so you can make the decision that’s right for you.