The Top 15 College Degrees That Will Get You a Highly Paid Job
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3. Law
It’s pretty common knowledge that lawyers earn a high wage. And, there are many different types of law you can specialize in, so why not choose the one you feel most passionate about? You could choose from, criminal law, corporate law or become an estate planning lawyer, just to name a few. To get there, you’ll need to take a 3-year stint in law school.
In your first year a lawyer you can bring in a median salary of $136,260, and this will only increase with time. By working your way up, you can become a partner at a law firm and bring home $399,000 every year. If you stay in this position for 10+ years you can expect a huge salary of $633,000.
