Skip to content
Big Economics

Economic Analysis to Improve Education

  • Dashboard
  • College Explorer
  • College Majors Explorer
  • College Programs
  • Posts

Posts

electrical engineer sitting among computers

The 26 Highest and Lowest Paying Engineering Majors

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
In this article, I rank engineering majors by lifetime earnings. This data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, a representative survey of Americans for the years 2009…
Read More
scientist microscope

The 78 Highest and Lowest Paying STEM Majors

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
In this article, I break down salary by STEM major using data collected by the American Community Survey between 2009-2019. Of all fields, STEM majors have the highest starting salary…
Read More
student graduating from college

The 170 Highest and Lowest Paying College Majors

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
It seems that everyone has an opinion on whether a college degree is a good financial investment or not. Some associate college with massive debt and bad career prospects, while…
Read More
studying

How to Ace College – Techniques That Boost Learning

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
When I was in college working on my chemical engineering degree, I thought I was a pretty good student because I carried a 3.5 GPA. But looking back now, it…
Read More
man in shadows surrounded by people

Atlas Shrugged Epic Money Speech

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
Recently I’ve been reading Ayn Rand’s classic novel Atlas Shrugged. In it, Rand tells the story of a future American society in which free enterprise is attacked and industrialists are…
Read More
world data visualized

Best Interactive Data Visualizations to Understand the Economy

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
There’s nothing like a simple chart to help you quickly understand inequality, poverty, or anything else you might be interested in. That’s why I’ve assembled this list of the best…
Read More
scientist microscope

The Easiest Science College Majors Ranked

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, are among the toughest majors offered in universities. Which one is the easiest? How Can we Measure Difficulty? The most common…
Read More
shortage of toilet paper

How a Labor Shortage Causes Inflation

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end in America, economic activity has been increasing rapidly. But with many potential workers choosing to stay out of the labor force, there…
Read More
engineer looks at drawings

The 14 Hardest and Easiest Engineering Majors Ranked

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
Author's Note: This article is based on a longer research paper. The paper can be accessed for details. Engineering degrees are unanimously considered to be among the toughest college majors…
Read More
The Easiest College Majors That Pay Well

The Easiest College Majors That Pay Well

Posted by By Vitaliy Novik, PhD
For many a college student, the idea of pursuing well-paying yet rigorous STEM degrees like engineering or math is dreadful. Naturally, many ask: what are the easiest college majors that…
Read More

Posts pagination

Previous page 1 … 668 669 670 671 672 Next page

Sign up to receive new posts in your inbox.

We don’t spam.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Neuroscience Major Details
  • Actuarial Science Major Details
  • Petroleum Engineering Major Details
  • Cognitive Science And Biopsychology Major Details
  • Biomedical Engineering Major Details

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Copyright 2025 — Big Economics
Scroll to Top
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy