Posted by Jack
Thinking of making a career move, thinking of going back to college? Better make the right choice to make sure it’s worth your investment in time and money. College costs a lot these days and if the investment in your education pays low dividends then you may want to reconsider your career field. Here are the top 20 career fields with a BA degree from “Payscales” Special Report:
1. Chemical Engineering
Average Starting Salary:$61,800.00
2. Computer Engineering
Average Starting Salary:$60,500.00
3. Electrical Engineering
Average Starting Salary:$59,900.00
4. Computer Science
Average Starting Salary:$54,200.00
5. Civil Engineering
Average Starting Salary:$52,600.00
6. Economics
Average Starting Salary:$48,100.00
7. Finance
Average Starting Salary:$46,900.00
8. Accounting
Average Starting Salary:$44,600.00
9. Mathematics
Average Starting Salary:$43,500.00
10. Business Management
Average Starting Salary:$40,900.00
11. Marketing
Average Starting Salary:$39,400.00
12. Political Science
Average Starting Salary:$39,400.00
13. Biology
Average Starting Salary:$37,900.00
14. History
Average Starting Salary:$37,600.00
15. English
Average Starting Salary:$36,700.00
16. Communications
Average Starting Salary:$36,400.00
17. Sociology
Average Starting Salary:$35,700.00
18. Graphic Design
Average Starting Salary:$34,700.00
19. Psychology
Average Starting Salary:$34,700.00
20. Criminal Justice
Average Starting Salary:$34,200.00
Cost of a four-year degree from a public university is $6,185 per year, according to the College Board. And while most students pay less than $9,000 a year, costs at private colleges and universities can skyrocket beyond $33,000 for tuition, room and board.