These college majors have the best job prospects — and they aren't what students expect

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For many students, majoring in finance is a proven pathway to a well-paying career and job security.

In fact, U.S. graduates believe that finance offers the best career prospects overall, considering today's economic climate, according to a new survey by the CFA Institute, a non-profit focused on financial education. The group polled more than 9,000 current college students and recent graduates between the ages of 18 and 25.