Choosing a major is the college student’s rite of passage. The range of options — from science, technology, engineering and mathematics to liberal arts — shapes their academic journey and future career path.

One factor for students to consider is the long-term job prospects in their chosen field.

My Degree Guide, which provides research and information based on a wide variety of college topics, recently compiled a list of the best majors for the future based on salary, expected growth and the availability of programs from reputable, accredited universities.

See the gallery for the report's 16 top college majors, with salary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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