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The 20 college majors that lead to the most satisfying careers

by Rachel Gillett on Nov 14, 2015, 2:00 PM

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For some, the best jobs are the ones that make the world a better place, and choosing the right college major can help get you there.

PayScale recently filtered its salary data from this year's College Salary Report based on the percentage of respondents who said their careers have high meaning.

"The majority of workers with a bachelor's degree who tell PayScale their job makes the world a better place are in healthcare and related programs," says Gina Bremer, PayScale's lead data analyst and data-visualization specialist. "But finding meaningful work and big paychecks doesn't necessarily go hand in hand as many of these healthcare professions don't take home top pay."

Here are 20 college majors that may not lead to the greatest salary growth but can still offer some of the most satisfying careers:

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20. Early-childhood education

Most common jobs: Daycare teacher, preschool teacher (excluding special education), elementary-school teacher

People who find their job meaningful: 77%

Starting median pay: $30,300

Mid-career median pay: $38,000



19. Health administration

Most common jobs: Administrative assistant, practice manager, office manager

People who find their job meaningful: 77%

Starting median pay: $34,600

Mid-career median pay: $56,100



18. Human services

Most common jobs: Medical case manager, social worker, administrative assistant

People who find their job meaningful: 78%

Starting median pay: $34,100

Mid-career median pay: $43,400



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