The Top 15 College Degrees That Will Get You a Highly Paid Job
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8. Research and Development
All large businesses need a research and development manager to administer, plan and review activities within a company. You’ll typically want to earn a bachelor’s degree in management, finance, economics, human resources management, statistics, sociology or quantitative methods. Having a variety of skills will put you in place for a greater selection of employers.
The average salary for a research and development business manager is $120,141 per year, while the top ten percent actually earn up to $152,718 every year. It’s worth noting that these top earners probably have a graduate degree or an MBA as well.
