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:Dental Hygiene | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$83,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$94,000 |
| Major:Radiology | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$59,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$80,400 |
| Major:Nursing Education | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$67,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,700 |
| Major:Church Ministries | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$43,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$67,400 |
| Major:Practical Nursing | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$72,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$83,300 |
| Major:Mortuary Science | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$49,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,600 |
| Major:Pharmacy | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$71,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$158,000 |
| Major:Industrial Safety | % High Meaning:80% | Early Career Pay:$61,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$112,600 |
| Major:Ministry | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$42,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$79,600 |
| Major:Cardiac Sonography | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$65,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 |
| Major:Nursing | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$69,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$87,000 |
| Major:Physical Therapy | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$57,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,700 |
| Major:Dentistry | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$47,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,000 |
| Major:Community & Human Services | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$49,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,200 |
| Major:Mental Health | % High Meaning:79% | Early Career Pay:$44,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$54,500 |
| Major:Adult Education & Training | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$58,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,800 |
| Major:Medical Laboratory Technician | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$46,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$60,700 |
| Major:Mental Health | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$36,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$45,000 |
| Major:Practical Nursing | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$49,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$59,300 |
| Major:Business & Healthcare Management | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$42,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$59,400 |
| Major:Diagnostic Medical Imaging | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$62,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,500 |
| Major:Mortuary Science | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$41,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$71,600 |
| Major:Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$66,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$93,000 |
| Major:Occupational Health and Safety | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$55,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$93,400 |
| Major:Dental Assisting | % High Meaning:78% | Early Career Pay:$43,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$56,900 |
