<p>Alright, here is a question that I am sure every prospective student thinks but is too afraid to ask as they will be viewed as shallow.
I want to make as much money as possible AND attend Cornell undergrad (I am sure there are many others)!
My question is: Which school (besides Engineering) at Cornell would set me up to make the most money in business (consulting, i-banking, ect), or law? Assuming that I would be willing to attend law school or get an MBA. Which school has the longest term success and the most alumni as CEO's, Consultants, Investment Bankers, major lawyers, ect?
Thanks!</p>
<p>none. Even if you look at Harvard MBAs, the average salary is 120k. Even Columbia Law School starting salaries average only 88k.</p>
<p>It's not about the school. Frankly, I've met tons of retards at Cornell. Likewise, I've met tons of geniuses. And those geniuses who will later make millions will do so, NOT because they went to cornell, BUT because they're were geniuses anyways.</p>
<p>Think about it: Why would a business pay you $5 million a year simply because you have a Cornell (or any other Ivy) degree? If I were the boss, I'd rather hire a U-Michigan guy for only $2 million a year (instead of 5 for the cornellian), and spend $3 million hired tons of engineers. Why? Cause it saves the company money, gets the management job done, AND, (very important), the U-Mich. guy is not a direct Threat to my own position. And whats better, the money saved from hiring a top-notch CEO can be put to good use hiring more engineers. (Microsoft would be nothing without its engineers). And engineers NEVER make millions while working for someone. So in that sense, people won't hire you JUST because you're a Ivy guy. And even if they do, they'll most likely replace your CEO position after 3 years (average American CEO tenure) cause you're either useless after that, OR you're a threat to your own boss. Employers aren't stupid nowadays. 30 years ago, a Cornell degree will get you tons of cash. Now, its all about what you can do.</p>
<p>So even today, the BEST way to "make millions" is either investing on your own (like Warren Buffet - Wharton obviously didn't teach him jack, or else ALL Whartonites would be like Buffet. Get my drift? Its not about the college), or, starting your own business. The richest guys in the world are either investors or business owners. And over half of them never got a college degree.</p>