It might not take a rocket scientist to guess which college majors lead to the highest paying jobs, but being one would put you near the top of the salary pyramid. That's because the so-called STEM jobs (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) dominate the 30 highest paying jobs. So parents would do well to make sure the kids pay attention in all those math and science classes.
If the humanities are more your speed, philosophy majors have the highest earning potential after 10 years of experience.
[Check out 30 Worst Paying College Majors: 2015 and last year's 30 Best Paying College Majors: 2014]
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