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The 20 college majors that lead to the most satisfying careers

Nov 12, 2015, 01:10 IST

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Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesIf you want a satisfying career, you may want to consider a health-centric major.

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.

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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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