The 20 college majors that lead to the most satisfying careers by Rachel Gillett on Nov 14, 2015, 2:00 PM Advertisement
 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: SEE ALSO: 20 college majors where the pay goes nowhere DON'T MISS: The 27 jobs that are most damaging to your health 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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