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:Allied Health | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$45,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$66,200 |
| Major:Respiratory Therapy | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$63,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,400 |
| Major:Medical Technology | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$62,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$80,500 |
| Major:Nursing Science | % High Meaning:84% | Early Career Pay:$77,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$98,100 |
| Major:Art Therapy | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$47,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,400 |
| Major:Funeral Service Education | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$39,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,200 |
| Major:Fire Technology | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$50,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$102,500 |
| Major:Associate Degree in Nursing | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$70,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,700 |
| Major:Therapeutic Recreation | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$46,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,200 |
| Major:Medical Laboratory Technology | % High Meaning:83% | Early Career Pay:$66,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,800 |
| Major:Radiologic Technology | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$64,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$86,600 |
| Major:Radiology | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$63,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$88,600 |
| Major:Respiratory Therapy | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$58,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$75,600 |
| Major:Recreational Therapy | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$45,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$58,900 |
| Major:Elementary Special Education | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$52,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$70,300 |
| Major:Nursing | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$75,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$96,600 |
| Major:Nursing Science | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$70,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$89,400 |
| Major:Respiratory Care | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$60,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,700 |
| Major:Veterinary Technology | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$38,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$49,600 |
| Major:Clinical Medical Assisting | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$36,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$44,900 |
| Major:Radiography | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$64,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,600 |
| Major:Clinical Laboratory Science | % High Meaning:82% | Early Career Pay:$63,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,700 |
| Major:Human Nutrition | % High Meaning:81% | Early Career Pay:$57,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$88,500 |
| Major:Radiologic Science | % High Meaning:81% | Early Career Pay:$66,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$90,000 |
| Major:Nuclear Medicine Technology | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$70,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$90,300 |
