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How Helpful Are Average Wage-by-Major Statistics in Choosing a Field of Study? Research & Occasional Paper Series: CSHE.1.2024
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Zachary Bleemer – Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2024
Average-wage-by-major statistics have become widely available to students interested in the economic ramifications of their college major choice. However, earning a major with higher average wages does not necessarily lead individual students to higher-paying careers. This essay combines literature review with novel analysis of longitudinal…
Descriptors: College Students, Majors (Students), Course Selection (Students), Career Choice