if i want to make money, what degree should i go for when i go to college, and what job?

Answer 1

They can all do a lot for you.

You could pursue being a doctor, businesswoman, scientist, musician, etc.

The only things that wouldn't really get you any money would be useless things that are only good for academics (and I would say not even then) like: "women's studies," or "African studies," or things like those. They have no reference in reality and no use in the world.

Answer 2

It depends -- how hard are you willing to work, both for the degree and for the money? If you are willing to devote your life to work, with no time off for fun, and if you are very very smart, I'd say do a business degree, then take a look at the job market and go to graduate school in whatever is hot at that time. You will need to make excellent grades in college, and then you will need to plan on working 60-80 hours a week for 10 or 12 years, which won't leave you much time for a social life, but you will have a good chance of ending up making a good bit of money.

On the other hand, if you want to balance making a lot of money with having a happy, satisfying life, get a guidance counselor or college career advisor to help you find a personal preference indicator test that you can take to help you narrow down fields that you would be happy in - then research which of these pay well. You'll still need to work very hard, but at least you will be working hard at something you can enjoy at least a little.

You also need to be aware that some of the traditional "high-paying" jobs no longer pay so welll. Doctors work many years to become qualified, and most of them can't count on making all that much money any more. Lawyers are a dime a dozen and don't necessarily make much either. Even in the high-priced jobs, you have to work hard and be really good at the job, and even then, it takes being able to please the people who are in a position to help you get ahead, and some luck.

Most people who have thought this through come to the conclusion that your best bet is to find something you are good at and that you enjoy doing, then find a way to make money doing that.

Good luck -- this is not an easy decision -- and I'm not being snarky!

Answer 3

This largely depends on which country you live in.

The most bullet proof answer is - go to Medical School and become a doctor. Doctors still earn on average the highest in most countries.

Within industry, the first 5 years, you generally don't earn much to live lavishly e.g. you wont be able to buy a Mercedes.

After you specialise in something e.g. Computing professionals, who specialise in a process or a technology, then earn the big bucks e.g. >$120k a year.

The key thing is - do something you enjoy. When the top 100 people of the world were asked in an interview, the common answer to success was "do something you enjoy".

On another note:
There was an article in the Times of UK, which stated the top 10 jobs you could do without a degree. Airline Pilot came up on tops.


DON'T EVEN CONSIDER NOT DOING A DEGREE - theres further stats on standard of living, health etc. that prove educated people live better lives.

Answer 4

According to the US Dept. of Labor statistics, all but one of the top paying careers in the US are physicians. The one that isn't a physician is attorney.

If you're all about the money, then the best bet is a degree in medicine or law.

If medicine and law are out then engineering (incl. computer sci) will get you into the top 50 highest paying occupations as well. Careers in the hard sciences such as physicists, mathematicians, etc... are up there as well. Almost all of these require a graduate or professional degree for advancement.

One way to consider these is to look at if from the perspective of ease and supply. The easier a job is or the more likely that "anyone can do that", the less it will pay. As you get into "she's the only person in town that knows how to.....", the more it will pay.

Answer 5

Here's the magic formula to find your own best answer to that question:

Go to the career counseling office at your college. (If you're not in college yet, go to a nearby community college--they'll usually work with potential students, it's "community" service and also recruiting for them).

They will have the tools to assess your interests and skills, and to provide you with a list of occupations that you'd probably find relatively enjoyable--along with projected demand and salary for each.

What others have noted here is true--right now, money might be your prime motivation, but in 14 years you may find yourself feeling trapped in a job that you hate to do. Some of the jobs listed here require a ton of education--if you're looking for a quick road to good money, an associate degree leading to an RN license could be a good choice. If $60K to start would be wonderful, pharmacology. Theatrical technicians are in great demand.

Really, even in the current odd job market, there are plenty of careers where you can find a job easily and get paid well for it. But no one can match you to the right one without a little intensive one-on-one.

Answer 6

Dental Hygiene

Answer 7

if you don't enjoy your occupation it won't matter what you do. love or have a passion for what you do hopefully you make enough to afford a movie once in awhile.

Answer 8

nursing - a nurse anesthetist can make $100, 000+

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse_anesthetist