Choice of college major influences lifetime earnings more than simply getting a degree
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study based on longitudinal data confirms a college degree provides an advantage in lifetimes earnings, but a related decision once students make it to college could prove to be even more crucial as STEM majors earn roughly $700,000 more over 40 years than social science or humanities majors.