10 Shockingly High College Degree Salary Rates

• Strategy (MBA)

While this sounds close to number 5, there is a reason for a jump in strategy over general. Many consulting firms seek to hire MBA students with an emphasis in strategy to accelerate their careers in consulting. Students will study business fundamentals and market analysis to learn how to foster growth within multi million dollar organizations, leading to 6 figure incomes. Again, make sure you are studying your MBA at an established university to really reap the benefits.

Early Career Pay: $93,100

Mid-Career Pay: $148,000