By Christine Ascher | Uloop
Though the amount of money that you earn after graduating and entering into the career world depends significantly on the effort that you put into your education, there are generally some majors that earn graduates more money than others.
These tend to be S.T.E.M. majors — meaning that they’re based in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. If you’re hoping to find a job that you enjoy and earn a good salary upon graduation, see if any of the following degrees appeal to you.
1. Chemical Engineering
According to Forbes, those who major in chemical engineering tend to have the highest average annual starting salary — $63,389 — out of all students with college degrees. Like many other types of engineering, chemical engineers are in high demand and, as such, can command a relatively high salary right out of college.
If you’re wondering what a job in chemical engineering would entail, the website Prospects describes the job of a chemical engineer as one who “designs and develops the processes that make a diverse range of products,” which can include “alter[ing] raw materials into required products while taking into consideration health and safety and cost issues.”
Think, for instance, of the process of oil refining and nuclear power generation; carrying out these processes could be the work of a chemical engineer.
2. Computer Engineering
Computer engineering comes in a close second in terms of the amount of money that degree-holders earn on average post-graduation, with an average annual starting salary of $63,313.
According to Study.com, “a computer engineer, also called a software engineer, is responsible for developing, testing and evaluating the software that makes our computers work.”
In other words, computer engineers focus on the functioning and efficiency of computer systems. They can also “help in the design of new computer games and business applications,” so if you are innovative and passionate about technology, this may be the right field for you.
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