By Michelle Shen
With a median salary of $90,000, unemployment rate of 1.3% and higher degree rate of 29.3%, this was the most valuable major. If you like the challenge of building large systems and combining skills, this could be a good choice.
1. Architectural Engineering
With a median income of $80,000, low unemployment rate of 1.0% and higher degree rate of 12.1%, construction services ranks high on the list. A key draw: most people can earn a high salary without needing an advanced degree.
2. Construction Services
This major makes the highest median salary on the list at $101,000 and has a 2.3% unemployment rate. But 39.7% of degree earners go on to get more education which may contribute to its lower ranking despite its high salary.
3. Computer Engineering
Aerospace engineers make a median income of $100,000 and have an unemployment rate of 1.9%. About 50.7% end up getting a higher degree. If you have dreams of building aircrafts or someday going into space, this is the major for you.
4. Aerospace Engineering
With an average salary of $86,000, unemployment rate of 1.8% and higher degree holder rate of 21.1%, this major comes in last. As cities are building more travel networks, these engineers are needed to solve problems.
5. Transportation Sciences and Technologies