#6. Geology:

The demand for grads with a geology degree is at an all time high. Also the job outlook is good and is expected to strengthen as economic conditions improve. 

As per the PayScale website, the average annual salary for a grad with a geology degree is roughly around 2.41 lakh to 20.55 lakh. The job outlook is excellent and is projected to grow at the rate of 19.3 percent. The estimated growth in pay is at a hale and hearty 84 percent.  

#5. Civil Engineering:

Civil engineering degree is one of the most lucrative and satisfying college majors in the list. The employment opportunities are unending and with the present boom in the construction industry, the demand for grads with this degree is bound to catapult to a new level.

The annual wage for a grad with a civil engineering degree is around 1.68 lakh to 9.98 lakh, as per the PayScale website. The job growth prospects are at a healthy 19.4 percent and the growth on pay is estimated to be around 70 percent.