US college grads face a hard truth: your major could matter more than your degree
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis shows that while a bachelor’s degree still boosts earnings overall, job prospects and salaries vary sharply by major. Fields like aerospace engineering and accounting offer low unemployment and strong pay growth, while anthropology and art history face tougher starts. The findings highlight how academic choices shape long-term financial outcomes.
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis shows that while a bachelor’s degree still boosts earnings overall, job prospects and salaries vary sharply by major. Fields like aerospace engineering and accounting offer low unemployment and strong pay growth, while anthropology and art history face tougher starts. The findings highlight how academic choices shape long-term financial outcomes.
