Comments on: Highest Paying College Degrees

By: patrickpaul

patrickpaul — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:33:28 +0000

On the other hand, if you want to really understand the business of technology, it helps to be an expert first. A candidate with a strong technical background and excellent management skills is better suited for the business side than someone with management skills alone.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:51:11 +0000

Great point, Jed. The same thing can be aid about many fields, including the military, public sector, and similar career fields. The most important thing is to do something you enjoy, and if there is a toss up, then go for the more lucrative field. There will always be time to research other career opportunities, or in the case of many people, pursue a second or third career.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:25:39 +0000

It’s nice to be someone who really likes working with computers. I get to be happy with my job and make a comfortable enough living for me and mine!

By: Jed Fisher

Jed Fisher — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:04:34 +0000

Ryan,

I appreciate the research and information, but there is one other thing to consider about those career fields: layoffs. Many of the poeple on those career paths find themselves laid off nearly one third of the time, because of economic cycles and the obsolecence of thier knowlege as technology advances. Considering the time spent unemployed and the costs of having to re-train to get re-hired makes the steady, predictable lifetime earnings of a high school teacher look very competitive.

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:30:43 +0000

Great insight, especially myfinancialobjectives comments. I guess my goal these days is to go into business then, if it will make the most money. Just out of college though, I am happy with my programming job. It pays well and isn’t overly stressful all the time.

By: John Hunter

John Hunter — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:19:44 +0000

On my Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog blog the science and engineering career category provides useful information for those interested in this topic. I completely agree with the sentiment that you need to find work you enjoy. Earning capacity makes sense as one factor to consider, but overall I think people make too big an issue of salary and are less happy due to that focus.

By: The Rat

The Rat — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:04:10 +0000

Sounds like a fantastic idea!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:53:53 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with you and Squirrelers. Chase after your passions. It’s what you’re naturally good at…so focus on it. Find the avenue where you can generate the income stream you desire to really do what you love to do. Maybe create a blog or create a website about what your passion?