Majors that Majorly Pay Off

By Arkansas Next on Friday, April 5, 2024

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When selecting a college degree and career field, it’s important to research the average salary and high-end earnings. It’s especially important to research how to get the most bang for your buck!

Business Management
Jillian Woodruff

Finance
Keyln McBride

Real Estate
Lamar Townsend

Finance & Accounting
Sydni Maiorino

Business Administration
Eli Lupton

JOBS IN BUSINESS
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Business Intelligence Analyst $103,500 Bachelor's
Accountant $80,810 Bachelor's
Financial Manager $101,660 Bachelor's
Actuary $75,930 Bachelor's
Database Administrator $76,280 Bachelor's
Computer & Information Systems Manager $108,560 Bachelor's
Sales Manager $122,520 Bachelor's
COMMUNICATIONS JOBS
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Public Relations Manager $105,040 Bachelor's
Human Resources Manager $93,830 Bachelor's
Advertising & Promotions Manager $85,870 Bachelor's
Marketing Manager $115,060 Bachelor's
Technical Writer $79,960 Bachelor's
JOBS IN EDUCATION
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,800 Master's
Education Administrator, Postsecondary $82,260 Master's
Educational, Guidance & Career Counselor/Advisor $62,650 Master's
HEALTH CARE JOBS
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Family Medicine Physician $218,140 Doctoral,
Internship &
Residency
(5+ years)
Dentist $200,530 Doctoral
Pediatrician $179,070 Doctoral,
Internship &
Residency
(5+ years)
Veterinarian $90,880 Doctoral
Cardiologist* $472,141 Doctoral,
Internship &
Residency
(5+ years)
Urologist $178,310 Doctoral,
Internship &
Residency
(5+ years)
Epidemiologist $78,520 Master's
Nurse Practitioner $102,880 Master's
JOBS IN SCIENCES
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Biologist $79,440 Bachelor's
Psychiatrist $140,870
Doctoral, Internship & Residency (5+ years)
Pharmacist $128,570 Doctoral
Chemist $75,930 Bachelor's
Environmental Engineer $96,530 Bachelor's
Chemical Engineer $83,610 Bachelor's
Sustainability Specialist $59,360 Bachelor's
SOCIAL SCIENCES JOBS
AVERAGE WAGE
DEGREE LEVEL
Paralegal & Legal Assistant $59,200 Associate
Lawyer $86,340 Doctoral
Occupational Therapist $79,980 Master's
Political Scientist $128,020 Master's
Sociologist $98,590 Master's
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $97,710 Doctoral
Detectives & Criminal Investigators $86,280
High School Diploma, on the job training and work experience

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