
May 31, 2017 ● Kate Lopaze
The Top Degrees and Majors for High Lifetime Salaries
If you have the resources and opportunity, a degree can be a fantastic asset for your career. And for some fields, it’s a necessary first step. But not all degrees are created equal! In some fields, an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree is all you need to get in the door. In others, you can expect to grab those degrees, then go on to get a master’s or even a PhD to advance in your career and earn top dollars in the field. Every industry has its own educational needs, but if you’re undecided about where you want to go—or you’re looking to change course and go back to school, PayScale has compiled some very useful data about different degrees, different majors, and earning potential.
First, let’s look at the “best in show” majors.