Read the chart from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."

Which major leads to the highest-paying starting salary?

Major category

education

communication

engineering

business

Overall

Engineering

Computer science

2014 average

starting salary

$48,707

$62.891

$62,103

$57.229

$48.253

$44,299

$40.267

Business

Communications

Math and sciences

Education

Humanities and social sciences

$38 049

- Engineering.

Explanation:

The given chart about the 'Career Planning for High Schoolers' proffers details regarding the major categories of career choices that students opt for and the average starting salaries of each. This description would inform the students about the scope of earning in each career that would assist them in planning their career accordingly in congruence with their personal interests.

As per the question, 'engineering' is the major category of career choices that leads the individuals to have highest-paying starting salary among the given careers. The key reason could be the technical and professional skills they possess out of which the petroleum, aerospace, and electrical engineers are at the top in terms of higher pay.