These college majors have the highest earning potential and lowest unemployment rates, study finds

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Attending college still confers significant benefits in the labor market, but another factor may be even more important when it comes to finding a decent job after graduation: what you study.

A recent analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ranks employment outcomes for college graduates ages 22 to 27 based on their major, including how much money they can expect to earn early on in and midway through their careers.

One key takeaway: Although many recent college grads face significant challenges finding a good job in their chosen field, having a degree still gives young workers an edge, especially in terms of pay.

Read more at CBS News.

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