These Are The College Majors With The Highest Paying Starting Salaries

US News & World Report just released a list of the 10 college majors with the best starting salaries post-grad and I don't think we can really be shocked.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a bachelors degree typically earn around $1,305 per week while someone with only a high school diploma earns around $781 per week. This report shows that some degrees pay off much more than others.

10 - Applied Mathematics - $67,112

9 - Physics - $67,541

8 - Biomedical Engineering - $67,800

7 - Mechanical Engineering - $68,621

6 - Industrial Engineering - $68,682

5 - Materials Engineering - $70,958

4 - Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering - $71,350

3 - Electrical Engineering - $72,540

2 - Computer Engineering - $75,022

1 - Chemical Engineering - $75,301


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