<p>“2009: Engineering diplomas account for 12 of the 15 the top-paying majors -CNNMoney”
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<p>Have you considered computer or electrical engineering? It’s around 60k starting salary (MS), but if they want you to go to grad school, you have the potential to make quite a bit more. </p>
<p>I’m definitely not doing what I am in college (chemical engineering) for the money. I found out in high school that I really love chemistry, math, and physics. That combines all three…whereas if I stuck to my first love (chemistry) and did that as a major, the starting salary is 15-20k less. You need to tell your parents that it is your life and you will be the one doing all the studying and papers. You need to enjoy what you do…the money will get old quickly. 60k is enough to support yourself and live a comfortable life, and 120k (assuming your spouse makes comparable to what you do) is enough to support a family and live a comfortable life.</p>