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The 15 highest-paying college majors

Rachel GillettJan 15, 2016, 21:45 IST

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Salary potential isn't necessarily the most important consideration to make when deciding on a college major - but it's certainly important to think about when you're pondering your future.

PayScale recently looked at salary data from this year's College Salary Report and highlighted the majors with the greatest salary potential over a lifetime.

Here are the 15 college majors that see the highest salaries for workers with 20 or more years of experience, as well as common jobs associated with each major.

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