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A study from the Georgetown University Center on Education shows that although a college degree does indeed pay off, some undergraduate majors pay off much better than others.

A study from the Georgetown University Center on Education shows that although a college degree does indeed pay off, some undergraduate majors pay off much better than others.

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A study from the Georgetown University Center on Education shows that although a college degree does indeed pay off, some undergraduate majors pay off much better than others.

A study from the Georgetown University Center on Education shows that although a college degree does indeed pay off, some undergraduate majors pay off much better than others.

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What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors is based on census data and is the first report that demonstrates just how a student's degree choice can affect earnings. The report analyzes 171 majors in 15 categories.

What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors is based on census data and is the first report that demonstrates just how a student's degree choice can affect earnings. The report analyzes 171 majors in 15 categories.

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