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

February 25, 2026

TL;DR

A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis examines employment outcomes and earning potential based on college majors.
Having a college degree still provides an advantage in the labor market, particularly regarding pay.
Contrary to popular belief, tech fields such as computer science are facing increased hiring challenges.
Recent computer science majors have a higher unemployment rate (7%) compared to the national average (4.3%), though their underemployment rate is relatively low (19%).
Majors like criminal justice (nearly 66% underemployment) and performing arts (approaching 64% underemployment) show significantly higher rates of underemployment.

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