Mapping the Payoff: How Major, College, and Region Shape Career Salaries
What factors determine how much a college graduate earns 10 years into their career? While common wisdom often focuses on major or starting salary, other aspects, like where you attend college and which region you live in, may also play a significant role. This project investigates four interrelated questions about long-term salary growth using data from PayScale Inc., as reported by the Wall Street Journal. We explore how region, field of study, starting vs. growth-focused majors, and college type influence mid-career earnings.
