Which graduates are most likely to make 50k+ in their careers?

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Reply 20

username1472093

Original post by GeogBerry

They look like degrees that are most likely to me

I dont think anywhere near as likely as a medicine/dentistry degree.

Reply 21

username1472093

Original post by cem101

highest earners will be the top end finance/maths grads. but there will be a higher % of medics who are 50k+

Do you reckon dentistry grads will be near the finance/maths grads, those who go into implantology/ortho etc

Reply 22

Kash24411

Investment banker, bank manager a lot of jobs around the financial area are high paid.

Business is also a high paid sector setting up your own successful business would give you a large pay cheque (if successful of course)

Law is another one with judges being paid the most.

Reply 23

GeogBerry

Original post by alevelzzz

I dont think anywhere near as likely as a medicine/dentistry degree.

Obviously, but the thread doesn't specifically say that are as likely as medicine or dentistry so I thought they were valid choices

Reply 24

miser

I think most (all?) engineering fields have a high average earning potential. Certainly software engineering (my field). I think STEM degrees in general have a good return.

Reply 25

Acidy

Law and Economics - top 5 no doubt.

Reply 26

username193837

Original post by alevelzzz

Thats why I adressed this in the post apart from medicine and dentistry, all other degrees' worth is based on the university its from.
I think a lot of people dont realise how much 50k really is on TSR too. Outside of London, 50k is a SERIOUSLY good salary.

But in London it is crap.

Reply 27

MichelBraga

Law, Economics, IR, Maths

Reply 28

username1472093

Original post by GeogBerry

Obviously, but the thread doesn't specifically say that are as likely as medicine or dentistry so I thought they were valid choices

My bad, you're right.

Reply 29

username1472093

Original post by 96jaimin96

But in London it is crap.

Indeed it is, it just isn't worth living in London IMHO.

Reply 30

ETRC

Veterinary science (idk how much they earn), maths at a TOP uni, aeronautical / mechanical / chemical engineering if you go into a good company.
These are the main ones I think

Reply 31

ETRC

Original post by alevelzzz

Do you reckon dentistry grads will be near the finance/maths grads, those who go into implantology/ortho etc

ortho and brain surgeons will get closeish to the top finance/maths grads but won't beat them.
A higher % of imp/ortho will earn high but maths/finance will earn higher.
You will never beat an Investment Bankers pay

who gives a ****

Original post by ETRC

Veterinary science (idk how much they earn), maths at a TOP uni, aeronautical / mechanical / chemical engineering if you go into a good company.
These are the main ones I think

From what I've heard/seen Vets aren't paid even close to dentists/doctors. Have no idea why.

Reply 34

username1472093

Original post by ETRC

Brain surgeons aren't actually paid that much VERY surprisingly. Most if not all their work is in the NHS and so they will be paid ~100k as a consultant. A dermatologist makes more than a brain surgeon in the UK since theres more scope for private practice and their hours are most likely a lot better.
Orthodontists almost exclusively work privately and so their pay is a lot more.

Reply 35

vickidc18

My fiance did Maths he's on 40k a year now and hopes to do contracting in 2 years where the pay is up to 650 a day!!!

Reply 36

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Original post by Temporality

who gives a ****

Those of us with higher life goals than spitting on burgers at a fast-food chain.

Reply 37

Kasa

Original post by alevelzzz

yes, they're probably quite likely.
Are they as likely as medics/dentists?
From what I've seen earning 60k as an engineer is usually only for very experienced individuals ~15 years +

Not sure about dentist.. But probs not for medic. The average salary for a Jnr Doctor is round about 24k

Reply 38

username1472093

Original post by Kasa

Not sure about dentist.. But probs not for medic. The average salary for a Jnr Doctor is round about 24k

Docs have a high pay ceiling which is basically 100% likely to be reached, thats where the difference comes in.
Dentists get paid 30k in their training year, after that salary averages at 60k. 80/90k when they're partner of a practice.
Specialists and 100% private dentists get paid more obvs.

Reply 39

Letournel

Original post by ETRC

Neurosurgeons aren't that well paid compared to other surgical specialties, their only source of private income is spinal surgery the procedures in which aren't crazy expensive (to the patient/insurance company). If you want to make money in surgery plastics or orthopaedics is how you do it