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Employment

The Bachelor's Degrees That Really Pay Off

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 , Petroleum Engineering is the United States' best bachelor's degree for a large salary.

Despite the revolution in renewable energy, petroleum engineers in the United States can expect to earn around $97,500 in the first five years of their career, with typical pay rising to $212,500 after ten years of experience has been collected.

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This chart shows mid-career median pay by bachelor degree in 2023.

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