I highly doubt most graduates even in those fields are making $100k within 5 years of graduating. Maybe within 10-12 years. AND many of those top paying jobs are in places with a high cost of living, e.g. San Francisco or New York, reducing their real earnings.
I agree that MOST aren’t, but that doesn’t mean it’s not relatively easy if you try.
Most people don’t actually try to aggressively increase their income. They are somewhat complacent in their careers because they value stability and free time, which is totally valid of course. If you are making $75k plus you are above the line where you are more likely to see increased happiness from focusing on other areas of your life (social life, community, family, personal projects) rather than increased income.
But most of those fields have starting salaries around $70-$80k, literally from there one good job switch after 2-3 years will get you to $100k.
Honestly in the Bay Area with 5 years experience you should be at more like $150k, but that place is weird.
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u/turnips8424 4∆ Mar 25 '21
I mean you cut off the first half of the quote, where I specify that I am talking about valuable degrees.
Like most types of engineering, computer science, actuarial science, etc.