Any info on the least regretted college degrees?

Just another anxious junior here. I've seen posts about students regretting their choice in college degrees. To avoid that fate, can someone tell me about which ones people tend to regret the least?

A very thoughtful question! The satisfaction with a particular degree can often depend on personal circumstances and career ambitions, but there are some general trends that we can look at. According to PayScale's College Salary Report, degrees in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tend to offer attractive job prospects and high earning potential, causing many graduates in these disciplines to express satisfaction with their choice of major. Degrees like Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics often lead to lucrative careers.

Furthermore, degrees that are directly applicable to in-demand career paths, such as nursing, accounting, or education, can also lead to high levels of satisfaction due to readily available job opportunities.

On the other hand, a recent report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce identified majors with low unemployment rates, which could suggest higher levels of satisfaction. This list includes majors like pharmaceutical sciences and administration, geological and geophysical engineering, and naval architecture and marine engineering.

However, it is important to remember that the choice of a college degree should be influenced not only by future earnings or job prospects but also by your personal interests and passions. Pursuing a degree you genuinely enjoy can significantly increase the likelihood of satisfaction with your college education. Think about what subjects you are interested in, what career you envision for yourself, and research the related degrees. It can be a good idea to explore different fields of study in your first year or two of college through electives and core requirements.