15 highest-earning degrees
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- Published on Saturday, 25 July 2009 06:36
According to a recent survey, important part in the 15 highest-earning college degrees are math skills. Engineering diplomas account for 12 of the 15 the top-paying majors. NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) collects its data by surveying 200 college career centers. Here is a list of 15 highest-earning degrees.
15 top-earning degrees
1 Pelroleum engineering $83,121
2 Chemical engineering $64.902
3 Mining engineering $64,404
4 Computer engineering $61,738
5 Computer science $61,407
6 Electrical engineering $60,125
7 Mechanical engineering $58.766
8 Industrial engineering $58.358
9 Systems engineering $57.438
10 Engineering technology $56,447
11 Actuarial science $56.320
12 Aeronautical engineering $56,311
13 Agricultural engineering $54.352
14 Biomedical engineering $54.158
15 Construction management $53,199
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