Earning a degree is almost always worthwhile, research shows, but some majors pay off more than others.
The rising cost of college and ballooning student loan balances have caused more students to take a closer look at the return on investment.Recent college graduates working full-time earn $24,000 more a year than those with just a high school diploma, according to newly released data from theover their lifetime, compared with $1.
The analysis took into account wage differentials between college and high school graduates as well as other factors, including tuition and financial aid and the opportunity cost of deferring full-time entry into the workplace.Students who pursue a major specifically in science, technology, engineering and math — collectively known as STEM disciplines — are projected to
For workers with a bachelor's degree, education was the lowest-earning field of study, followed by psychology and social work, and the arts.
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