As kids, many of us dreamed of our future careers with an imaginative and unbridled spirit. When asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, we would spout off a number of thrilling job titles including soccer player, astronaut, the President, actor, or ballerina. As you’ve aged, you’ve probably realized that the career you thought you wanted as child isn’t necessarily practical or desirable. As you look towards college, what you major in will determine the career you’re headed for. While you can be successful at a career in just about anything, from art to biomedical sciences, here are the top 5 majors for landing a great job after school.

 1. Computer Science

If you are a member of Generation Z, you are part of the first generation who has never known a world without computers and cell phones. As technology continues to increase in importance and use, computer scientists are increasingly in demand as well. As a computer science major, you would learn programming, including the coding languages C++ and Java, as well as software design. If you’re skilled at math and logic, then a career in computer science could be a great fit for you. Most computer science majors complete 4-7 years of college education and some even graduate to six-figure jobs at renowned tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook.

2. Mathematics

If you are the reigning Mathlete champion for your district, then you may be interested to hear just how lucrative pursuing a career in mathematics can be. Though people typically associate math careers with teaching or become an actuary, there are actually a whole slew of careers with a math-heavy background. Additionally, those with math careers tend to be happier and get paid more than their peers in other job fields. In 2015, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed that the annual median pay for mathematicians was $111,110. While most jobs require a college degree plus grad school, it sounds like it’s well worth the investment.

3. Finance

For others who are great at math, but also interested in business, majoring in finance is a great idea! Finance curriculums teach students about managing money and financial instruments. According to the University of Kansas, majoring in finance can prepare you for a job in corporate finance, real estate, or personal financial planning.

Finance is also a great major for creative types who want to start their own businesses. Austin SEO entrepreneurs say that backgrounds in accounting and finance prepared them well to start their own company. “Finance is a solid degree for anyone who wants to pursue their own start-up. For us, majoring in business prepared us well to handle the logistics of running our own company.” They do search engine marketing, which helps local businesses rank in search engine results. Though it might sound like this has nothing to do with finance, their success goes to show that a background in finance is applicable to a variety of businesses. In fact, entrepreneur.com recommends finance as one of the top 5 college degrees that prepare you for small-business success.

4. Physics

Most people loathe physics, mainly because it’s a really difficult subject to grasp. However, if you are a whiz at all things pertaining to space, time, matter, and energy, then majoring in physics might be your meal ticket. Most jobs in research and academia require a PhD, so be prepared for an additional 5-6 years of postgraduate work after college. Once you’re Dr. So-and-So, you could be raking in well over $100,000/year. Some of the notable organizations who hire physicists include 3M, the American Museum of Natural History, the Department of Defense, and L-3 Communications.

5. Pharmaceutical Science

If you’re interested in the field of medicine, but too much blood makes you queasy, then pharmaceutical science may offer the perfect solution. Majors in pharmaceutical science complete rigorous undergraduate coursework in chemistry, biology, and other sciences, before going on to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. As a licensed pharmacist, you’d be responsible for preparing, counting, and delivering prescription medicines to patients. Many pharmacists work for major retailers like CVS or Walgreen’s, while others do research for pharmaceutical companies. On average, pharmacists make around $120,000 per year.