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<p>Not all STEM majors are the same in job and career prospects.</p>
<p>[Post-Graduation</a> Survey and Report | Career Services | Virginia Tech](<a href=“http://www.career.vt.edu/PostGraduationSurveyReport/PostGrad.html]Post-Graduation”>http://www.career.vt.edu/PostGraduationSurveyReport/PostGrad.html)</p>
<p>Virginia Tech’s 2009-2010 career survey reports by major (% unemployed, pay level of those employed):</p>
<p>Chemical engineering, 22%, $65,000
Civil engineering, 33%, $50,000
Computer engineering, 12%, $65,000
Computer science, 17%, $62,000
Electrical engineering, 24%, $63,000
Mechanical engineering, 21%, $59,500</p>
<p>English, 32%, $31,000
History, 32%, $34,000
Philosophy, 67%, NA (only 6 graduates)
Political science, 33%, $37,750</p>
<p>Biochemistry, 31%, $36,500
Biological sciences, 35%, $32,000
Chemistry, 35%, $35,000
Economics, 29%, $48,000
Mathematics, 19%, $55,500
Physics, 32%, NA (only 13 graduates)
Psychology, 38%, $32,500</p>
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<p>Correct, do not major in something you do not like because of the job prospects. However, be aware of the job prospect implications of your major, so that you are not surprised at graduation. If you choose a major with poor job prospects, you can try to be more aggressive about seeking internships, cutting costs to reduce debt, etc…</p>