The Average Cost of a College Education Is $153,080. These Are the Majors and Careers That Provide the Highest Return on Investment.
Amanda Breen
created: June 25, 2025, 4:15 p.m. | updated: June 26, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
As the price of an undergraduate degree continues to climb, many college students want to know which paths will bring financial security.
The price tag that comes with a college degree has ballooned steadily over the past several decades — with a staggering rise in the past 15 years.
But which college majors — and the careers they make possible for new graduates — provide the highest return on students' investment?
Student Choice examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to pinpoint the median earnings for the top 20 most popular college majors in the U.S.
The analysis assumed five years in the workforce and four years spent paying the average annual cost of college.
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