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In college, two is sometimes worth more than four

College Degrees

Want a solid, middle-class salary straight out of college? Skip the last two years. A site that analyzes state-level data of how much people earn a year after graduating college found some counterintuitive results: Certain students who earn associate’s degrees can get higher salaries than graduates of four-year programs —sometimes thousands of dollars more.

 

The highest paid careers in America today

Pharmacist

A salary is one of the most compelling factors for individuals deciding on a career path, a degree or even where to live — because some parts of the U.S. pay higher wages, on average, for the same position.

Senh: Air traffic controllers make six digit salaries. And yet, they still sleep on the job. The top paying professions are still doctors, dentists, and lawyers. Airplane pilots make a lot too. Either learn how to fly a plane or study hard.

 

Can Being Thin Actually Translate into a Bigger Paycheck for Women?

According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology in fall 2010 titled, “When It Comes to Pay, Do the Thin Win? The Effect of Weight on Pay for Men and Women,” a woman’s weight can have a significant impact on her earnings.

 

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