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Engineering graduates dominate the highest starting salary fields globally. Research conducted by PayScale, a US-based compensation consultant, names petroleum engineering as the highest-paid graduate, earning US$96,700 or approximately Rp1.2 billion (at an exchange rate of Rp13,200 per US$1) annually. This field focuses on drilling, exploration, distribution, and the economics of oil and gas.
Second highest is systems engineering, with a starting salary of US$66,400 or Rp876.5 million per year. This field uses a multidisciplinary approach to create large and complex systems developed for aerospace, defense, and space projects. Third is actuarial science, focusing on risk assessment in insurance and finance. The starting salary for actuarial science graduates is US$60,800 or Rp802.5 million per year.
This research demonstrates that the choice of major significantly influences future income. PayScale states that this list of highest salaries, compiled based on alumni salaries, will be beneficial for prospective students in choosing a major and planning their future.
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