"Comparing Earnings: College Majors 5 Years Post-Graduation"

A recent New York Federal Reserve study reveals that engineering degrees occupy nine of the top 16 college majors with the highest incomes five years after graduation, with computer engineering majors ranking first with an annual median salary of $80,000. On the other hand, liberal arts, performing arts, and theology majors earn the lowest salaries within five years of graduating from college, with a median annual income of $38,000. The study highlights the disparity in earnings between different majors and the factors contributing to it, such as demand, skills, and job market dynamics.