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College students overestimate starting salaries by $24K: Survey

The survey found students also overestimated mid-career pay by nearly $50,000, with bigger gaps among education and nursing majors.

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College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.

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College students overestimate starting salaries by $24,000: Survey

College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.

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College students overestimate starting salaries by $24K: Survey

College students pursuing a bachelor's degree expect to earn roughly $80,000 one year after graduation.

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