These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students

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Students sit around a fountain on the campus of San José State University on Feb. 18, 2025. Computer science, nursing and electrical engineering are among the most lucrative fields of study for recent California undergraduates, who on average earn well over $100,000 four years after graduating i...

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