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:Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$37,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$52,800 |
| Major:Health Information Technology | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$43,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$58,600 |
| Major:Spanish Language | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$38,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$55,300 |
| Major:Electromechanical Technology | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$53,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,600 |
| Major:Human Resources Management (HRM) | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$47,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$67,700 |
| Major:Forensic Science | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$53,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$75,700 |
| Major:Social Studies Teacher Education | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$50,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$69,000 |
| Major:Aeronautics | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$72,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$103,900 |
| Major:Aviation Maintenance Technology | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$59,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$99,700 |
| Major:International Development Studies | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$57,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$114,800 |
| Major:Electromechanical Engineering | % High Meaning:62% | Early Career Pay:$82,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$114,500 |
| Major:Environmental Science | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$57,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$101,600 |
| Major:Child Psychology | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$50,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,500 |
| Major:Behavioral Science | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$50,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$75,900 |
| Major:Family & Consumer Science | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$51,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,500 |
| Major:Control Engineering | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$80,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$125,300 |
| Major:Environmental Engineering | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$72,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$117,700 |
| Major:Management & Finance | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$66,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$122,400 |
| Major:Biotechnology | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$63,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$116,900 |
| Major:Construction Engineering | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$78,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$121,300 |
| Major:Electronics Engineering | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$57,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$89,200 |
| Major:Automotive Technology & Service Management | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$39,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$72,600 |
| Major:Aviation Maintenance Technology | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$55,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,700 |
| Major:Electrical Construction & Maintenance | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$57,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 |
| Major:Biotechnology | % High Meaning:61% | Early Career Pay:$48,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$58,700 |
