Which of these is the most marketable major?

College Majors
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<p>I'm trying to pick a major that would be marketable/employable right out of college. I've done my research and I wouldn't mind majoring in any of the five listed below. What makes or breaks things now is the actual value (demand and investment) they hold. Reading posts about most of these majors has me stressed about which one I should pick. </p>

<p>I'm hoping to be employed right out of college and I'm hoping to make a decent salary (hoping for at least $40,000/yr). I don't plan to pursue graduate school until at least one or two years after I graduate (I'm a rising college junior btw). </p>

<p>The following are majors I'm strongly leaning towards-</p>

<ul>
<li>Criminal Justice (this program is known for producing police officers)</li>
<li>Natural Science (this program is known for producing middle school science teachers)</li>
<li>Economics (through the business college, but there's no math or business emphasis)</li>
<li>Political Science</li>
<li>Accounting</li>
</ul>

<p>With the exception of accounting, which of these majors would likely have me hired right out of college and usually have a decent starting salary?</p>

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<p>Economics and a good internship</p>

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<p>Engineering</p>

4

<p>Finance majors earn more than engineering majors…fact.</p>

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<p>Economics is a great major. Tougher than engineering. Engineering is all hype. With all due respect to them.</p>

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<p>Out of the ones you listed (I don’t see engineering major on your list) economics or accounting. Both are highly marketable majors with good starting salaries</p>