A New York Fed analysis of 2023 American Community Survey data found that college graduates who majored in one of 19 areas of study had a median mid-career wage of at least $100,000 a year.
While most recent college graduates are getting ready for new jobs, a select group is considering their next one. Some private equity firms are setting up informal introductory meetings with soon-to-be junior investment bankers before their caps even hit the ground.