Economists say that pay in the STEM fields keeps growing while salaries in teaching and social services careers remain stagnant.

US News reports.

Top 10 College Majors That Earn the Highest Salaries

Students in STEM fields such as engineering or computer science can earn more than $85,000 annually with their bachelor’s degree.

Earning a degree in science, technology, engineering and math, known as the STEM fields is a good way to earn a higher salary after graduating from college – especially with engineering specialties.

“The money doesn’t hurt,” says Jennifer Stewart, 22, who graduated with a degree in petroleum engineering last year from Texas A&M University—College Station. “One of the great things about petroleum engineering is you can get your bachelor’s and immediately start working at a high salary.”


 
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