economy
February 17, 2026
The 10 most in-demand bachelor's degrees—No. 1 isn't engineering
A new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists the 10 most in-demand undergraduate degrees for the Class of 2026.
TL;DR
- Finance and Mechanical Engineering are the most in-demand degrees for the Class of 2026.
- The job market for recent graduates is challenging due to slower job growth and reduced entry-level hiring.
- Salary projections for 2026 graduates show an increase across most major categories of study.
- Computer Science graduates have the highest overall average projected salary at $81,535.
- Starting salaries significantly impact long-term career earnings.
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