Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, paper science and engineering graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $119,894, while the bottom 20% make closer to $34,397. The median grad salary is $64,219.
Paper Science and Engineering graduate salaries over time
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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