Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?

TL;DR

A 15-year analysis of Texas public college students shows that bachelor's degree holders earned an average of nearly $87,000 more than high school graduates, even after subtracting educational costs.
Engineering and architecture majors had the highest returns, but liberal arts majors still outearned non-degree holders by approximately $35,000.
Associate's degrees also generally yielded positive returns, with construction trades being particularly strong.
Some two-year programs (culinary services, logistics) and certificate fields (social sciences, information technology) resulted in net financial losses over the 15-year period.
The study's findings suggest that pursuing a bachelor's degree is likely a wise investment, though results may vary by region.

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