10 Shockingly High College Degree Salary Rates

• Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

This unique degree combines the mechanics of engineering with the biology of medicine. Engineering students will work alongside medical students to create cutting edge technology with a quantitative focus. The coursework is strenuous, and has a heavy coursework of prerequisites. Graduates should expect to continue in research or academia.

Early Career Pay: $86,800

Mid-Career Pay: $137,000