Highest paying bachelor's degrees in the United States by mid-career pay, 2021/22 (Thousands USD)
PayScale
29 Sep 2021
Petroleum Engineering tops the list with a mid-career salary of $187.3K in the US, followed by Operations Research & Industrial Engineering at $170.4K. This is likely due to the high demand and technical expertise required in the oil and gas industry, combined with the lucrative nature of the field. Operations Research & Industrial Engineering follows at $170.4K, as these roles are critical for optimizing processes and improving efficiency in various industries, making them highly valuable and well-compensated.
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