The Top 15 College Degrees That Will Get You a Highly Paid Job
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2. Astronomy
Why not follow your childhood dreams on becoming an astronaut? If you are interested in physics, mathematics and the great unknown you could earn a yearly salary of $144,566. You’ll need a Ph.D. in Astronomy to get there, which can take 5-7 years to obtain.
You can start by majoring in physics at college and do other courses on mathematics and astronomy, then attend one of the 100 U.S colleges that offer graduate schooling in this field. While salaries typically start at $52,460 they can reach up to $166,320 after gaining experience in the role.
