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:Architectural Engineering | % High Meaning:58% | Early Career Pay:$76,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$119,800 |
| Major:Sustainability | % High Meaning:58% | Early Career Pay:$56,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 |
| Major:Physical Geography | % High Meaning:58% | Early Career Pay:$56,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$79,800 |
| Major:Aviation Management | % High Meaning:58% | Early Career Pay:$58,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$114,600 |
| Major:Engineering | % High Meaning:58% | Early Career Pay:$80,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$140,000 |
| Major:Mining Engineering | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$87,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$138,600 |
| Major:Nuclear Engineering | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$86,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$138,500 |
| Major:Organizational Development | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$62,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$99,100 |
| Major:Architectural Design | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$52,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$97,600 |
| Major:Natural Sciences | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$51,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$97,500 |
| Major:Land Surveying | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$59,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$101,200 |
| Major:Environmental Science & Policy | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$58,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$108,800 |
| Major:Organizational Behavior | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$65,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$108,800 |
| Major:Forensic Psychology | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$49,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$79,100 |
| Major:Performing Arts | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$52,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$78,600 |
| Major:Plastics Engineering | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$81,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$131,000 |
| Major:Computer & Information Science | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$78,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$135,600 |
| Major:Systems Engineering | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$89,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$163,800 |
| Major:Robotics | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$91,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$117,400 |
| Major:Electronics & Computer Technology | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$52,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$78,700 |
| Major:Construction Project Management | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$54,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$90,900 |
| Major:Media Communication | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$39,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$71,400 |
| Major:Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$35,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,500 |
| Major:Project Management | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$57,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$96,100 |
| Major:Civil Engineering Technology (CET) | % High Meaning:57% | Early Career Pay:$50,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$80,700 |
