Most Meaningful College Majors
Money isn’t everything. Some majors lead to more meaningful jobs than others. If you want to change the world with your education, check out the most meaningful college majors (and we’ll tell you the earning potential as well).
| Major | % High Meaning | Early Career Pay | Mid-Career Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major:Music Therapy | % High Meaning:95% | Early Career Pay:$49,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$64,900 |
| Major:Cardiopulmonary Science | % High Meaning:92% | Early Career Pay:$58,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$84,000 |
| Major:Radiation Therapy | % High Meaning:91% | Early Career Pay:$75,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$109,500 |
| Major:Radiation Therapy | % High Meaning:91% | Early Career Pay:$78,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$105,800 |
| Major:Alcohol & Drug Studies | % High Meaning:90% | Early Career Pay:$43,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$59,200 |
| Major:Addictions Counseling | % High Meaning:89% | Early Career Pay:$45,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$51,800 |
| Major:Cardiovascular Technology | % High Meaning:89% | Early Career Pay:$67,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$77,900 |
| Major:Bachelor of Science in Nursing | % High Meaning:88% | Early Career Pay:$74,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$92,900 |
| Major:Physical Therapy | % High Meaning:88% | Early Career Pay:$57,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$112,700 |
| Major:Applied Behavior Analysis | % High Meaning:88% | Early Career Pay:$44,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,400 |
| Major:Bachelor in Science Nursing | % High Meaning:87% | Early Career Pay:$78,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$98,300 |
| Major:Health Services Management | % High Meaning:87% | Early Career Pay:$48,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,100 |
| Major:Physical Therapist Assistant Studies | % High Meaning:86% | Early Career Pay:$59,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$74,200 |
| Major:Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Studies | % High Meaning:86% | Early Career Pay:$62,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,500 |
| Major:Surgical Technology | % High Meaning:86% | Early Career Pay:$48,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,200 |
| Major:Occupational Therapy (OT) | % High Meaning:86% | Early Career Pay:$63,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$106,700 |
| Major:Medical Laboratory Science | % High Meaning:86% | Early Career Pay:$64,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,400 |
| Major:Respiratory Care | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$63,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,500 |
| Major:Diagnostic Medical Sonography | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$70,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$84,400 |
| Major:Environmental Health & Safety | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$55,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$86,000 |
| Major:Cytotechnology | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$69,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$88,100 |
| Major:Diagnostic Medical Sonography | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$74,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$94,400 |
| Major:American Sign Language Interpreting | % High Meaning:85% | Early Career Pay:$52,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$91,600 |
| Major:Christian Education | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$47,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$62,200 |
| Major:Echocardiography | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$70,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$87,900 |
