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:Drama | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$57,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$98,400 |
| Major:Linguistics | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$60,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$98,200 |
| Major:Paper Science | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$87,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$138,000 |
| Major:Finance & Real Estate | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$75,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$132,100 |
| Major:Strategic Communication | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$54,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$105,800 |
| Major:German Language | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$60,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$108,300 |
| Major:Government & International Politics (GVIP) | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$60,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$113,700 |
| Major:Real Estate | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$71,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$124,200 |
| Major:Data Processing | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$75,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$122,800 |
| Major:Cognitive Science | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$80,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$162,100 |
| Major:Quantitative Economics | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$78,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$165,100 |
| Major:Business & Economics | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$69,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$136,700 |
| Major:Management Information Systems (MIS) | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$76,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$133,400 |
| Major:Mathematics & Statistics | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$74,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$131,000 |
| Major:Heavy Equipment Technology | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$50,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,800 |
| Major:Mechatronics | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$52,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,300 |
| Major:Architectural Engineering Technology | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$53,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$70,300 |
| Major:Web Development | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$61,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$88,700 |
| Major:Fashion Design | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$45,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 |
| Major:English Literature | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$40,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$60,100 |
| Major:Interior Design & Merchandising | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$51,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$74,300 |
| Major:Sports Management | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$53,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$93,000 |
| Major:Public Relations (PR) | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$53,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$96,100 |
| Major:3D Animation | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$58,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$90,400 |
| Major:Hospitality Management | % High Meaning:43% | Early Career Pay:$55,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$84,500 |
