When investing in a college education, students spend thousands of dollars in order to fulfill the large tuition, thus obtaining heaping amounts of debt. The average amount of debt collected by a college graduate is $26,600, but with the right major, a starting salary can quickly pay it off.
When choosing a future career, one of the factors that helps make the decision is the average salary the job makes. Considering society wants to live a comfortable life, the job must be dancing in dollar signs.
With the right college major, the starting salary should replenish a bank account substantially. This is a list of the top ten degrees that have the highest starting salary straight out of college according to Mashable.
Computer Engineering – $70,400
Chemical Engineering – $66,400
Computer Science – $64,400
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering – $64,000
Mechanical Engineering – $62,900
Electrical/Electronics and Communication Engineering – $62,300
Civil Engineering – $57,600
Finance – $57,300
Construction Science/Management – $56,600
Information Sciences and Systems – $56,100