Answer: Petroleum Engineering with a mid-career median pay at $176,900

Questions:

• Have you given much thought to a college major? If so, do any of the majors in the chart interest you?

• How would you describe the majors that rank highest in terms of median career earnings? What similarities do they have?

• These mid-career salaries are based on a person’s bachelor’s degree. Do you think it is important to continue education before moving into a career? (ex. Graduate degrees)

• Your friend says, "You better choose a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) major because they are the only ones with earnings potential. Do you agree or disagree?

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Behind the Number (Statista):

"Graduating from university never really guarantees you a well-paid job but some degrees definitely give you a higher chance of finding one. According to Payscale, Petroleum Engineering is America's best bachelor's degree by salary. Despite the revolution in renewable energy, petroleum engineers in the United States can expect to earn around $94,500 in the first five years of their career, with typical pay rising to $176,900."

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