It is true that graduates make more money than the non grads. But, not all majors are effective in making one’s career successful. Some even can’t pay back the money spent for college. So you might be wondering which college majors are best from the earnings perspective。

　　大学毕业生比非大学毕业生挣钱更多，这点毋庸置疑。然而，并不是所有的专业都会在事业的成功上起到作用，有些专业甚至收支不平，投入大于产出。因此，大家可能想知道哪些专业最有“钱”途。

　　1.Petroleum Engineering

　　石油工程专业

　　You might have not thought about Petroleum Engineering. But engineering degree in this stream offers highest starting salaries to the graduates. After having a flying start you can expect your salary to rise and become $159,000.

　　也许你从未想过石油工程专业。但是，石油工程学位会为毕业生在工作伊始提供较高的薪资。拥有一个良好的开端之后，你就可以期待薪水涨到159000美元了。

　　However, studying and specializing in this subject is a tough thing. Only about 1000 students per year graduate with this degree. Also the fees for joining petroleum engineering course would be higher than other majors. The job would involve working in oil companies and oil product manufacturers。

　　然而，学习这项专业可没那么简单。每年能够拿到这个学位的毕业生约只有1000多人。并且，石油工程课程的学费也比其他专业的费用高得多。这项工作包括在石油公司或石油产品制造商上班。

　　2. Computer Science

　　计算机科学

　　Computer Science covers the subjects of developing smart systems that interact with humans. The scope of this field translates to many other fields. The job of the graduate will include software publishing, system development, research work, programming and testing。

　　计算机科学涵盖了研发与人交互智能系统的学科。这一领域范畴延伸至很多其他领域。计算机专业毕业生的工作包括软件出版、系统开发、研究工作、编程和测试。

　　3. Nursing

　　护理专业

　　There is always a demand for Nursing. The mid-career salary of a nurse can hike to $70,000. This subject involves studies in medical science and hands on training. With a nursing major a person can find jobs at any place in the country. The nursing graduate specializing in surgery, family healthy, neonatal and geriatric care is in high demand。

　　护理需求无处不在。中等级别的护士薪水最高可达7万美元。该专业包括医学研究和临床训练。拥有护理专业知识，在全国各地都可以找到工作。专门攻读外科，家庭卫生，新生儿和老年护理的毕业生市场需求很大。

　　4. Applied Mathematics

　　应用数学

　　Applied mathematics prepares a graduate to do math related to everyday situations. This degree allows graduates to get jobs in a variety of fields such as building and construction, mechanical engineering, economics, finance, education etc. The salary of a person working with applied mathematics degree can go up to $101,860.

　　应用数学要求毕业生从事日常与数学相关的事务。该学位会帮助学生们在各种各样的领域找到工作，比如，建筑、机械工程、经济、金融、教育等。从事应用数学工作的毕业生薪水可以高达101860美元。

　　5. Physics

　　物理学

　　A degree in Physics can give a person career in research and development at top institutions such as NASA, private science firms and Department of Defense. The career with physics degree can pay $90,000 after 5 to 6 years of experience。

　　拥有物理学学位的人会在顶尖研究所从事科研工作，如美国宇航局，私人科技公司和国防部。在工作5-6年之后，拥有物理学学位的人薪水可达90000美元。

　　6. Management Information Systems

　　信息系统管理

　　MIS or Management Information Systems is essential for the management of large businesses. The students with MIS degree will learn to run, set-up, and manage these systems in the network. The training in this degree can involve developing skills related to computer and business programs. The mid-range salary of MIS graduate can be $86,000.

　　信息系统管理对大型企业的管理至关重要。信息系统管理专业的学生要学习运行、设置和管理这些网络系统。该专业训练包括与计算机和商业课程相关技能的培养。中等水平信息系统管理毕业生薪水可达86000美元。

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