The Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Economics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Economics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Forest and Conservation Workers SOC: 45-4011 Occupation: Forest and Conservation Workers | $43,680 | 5,630 | N/A | N/A |
Foresters SOC: 19-1032 Occupation: Foresters | $70,660 | 9,650 | N/A | N/A |
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071 Occupation: Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,310 | 31,080 | N/A | N/A |
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1043 Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,830 | 1,310 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $59,330 | 29,530 | N/A | N/A |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1126 Occupation: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,050 | 20,840 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,680 | 5,630 |
| 2023 | $33,940 | 5,750 |
| 2022 | $32,270 | 6,080 |
| 2021 | $30,550 | 6,300 |
| 2020 | $30,640 | 6,490 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,660 | 9,650 |
| 2023 | $67,330 | 9,450 |
| 2022 | $64,220 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $64,110 | 9,500 |
| 2020 | $63,980 | 9,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,310 | 31,080 |
| 2023 | $51,880 | 28,740 |
| 2022 | $41,520 | 29,120 |
| 2021 | $39,290 | 30,440 |
| 2020 | $38,940 | 30,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,330 | 29,530 |
| 2023 | $57,320 | 27,150 |
| 2022 | $54,490 | 27,670 |
| 2021 | $48,640 | 25,770 |
| 2020 | $50,080 | 22,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,050 | 20,840 |
| 2023 | $79,930 | 20,320 |
| 2022 | $78,780 | 21,620 |
| 2021 | $77,610 | 20,850 |
| 2020 | $76,160 | 22,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,980 | 12,420 |
| 2023 | $115,300 | 12,210 |
| 2022 | $103,930 | 11,640 |
| 2021 | $104,940 | 11,790 |
| 2020 | $107,260 | 13,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,680 | 17,170 |
| 2023 | $93,810 | 17,090 |
| 2022 | $83,770 | 15,190 |
| 2021 | $81,980 | 14,060 |
| 2020 | $85,760 | 15,130 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,440 | 15,880 |
| 2023 | $115,730 | 16,420 |
| 2022 | $113,940 | 16,370 |
| 2021 | $105,630 | 15,640 |
| 2020 | $108,350 | 17,520 |