Choosing to study engineering is a smart choice for long-term earning potential, according to a new ranking of degree majors in the United States.
All but one of the top 10 degrees ranked by mid-career salary are in an engineering discipline, with petroleum engineering coming out on top thanks to a median salary of $172,000 10 years after graduation.
Actuarial science is the only degree outside engineering where at least half of graduates will earn more than $115,000 after 10 years.