Which colleges open doors for high earners?

Hey, guys! I'm in the process of making my college list, and I was wondering if any of you know which colleges typically have graduates that end up making a pretty high income? Of course, I know it depends on the major and job field, but just curious if any are particularly known for this?

Certainly! One method to evaluate this is by looking at colleges with graduates that have high middle career median salaries.

For instance, Princeton University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are known for having high earner alumni. These schools consistently rank among the top for graduate median mid-career salaries. Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania, especially the Wharton School of Business, are also recognized for their high earning alumni.

Furthermore, for engineering, schools like California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Carnegie Mellon University, and Harvey Mudd College tend to have high-earning graduates.

Moreover, the United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Naval Academy, and United States Air Force Academy have been noted for their high-earning alumni as well. This is partly because military academies provide a full scholarship for students and offer high starting salaries, which means students may have a jump-start on wealth accumulation due to a lack of student loans.

Just remember, and you've already noted this, but the major and field of work you choose will often have more of an impact on your future earning potential than the school you attend. However, these schools can provide networks and recruiting opportunities that may help accelerate your career.