Starting a New Year can often mean starting a new path in life. For some, this means getting a new level of education, and for others, that means improving their finances. Some people think that the two have to be mutually exclusive. However, by investing in your education, you are investing in your future, and may very well boost your finances. Here are two career paths that hold strong earning potential often as a direct result of the education you choose.
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the way technology is advancing, drawing in over 120,000 students as a result, then the field of computer science may be for you. An average salary for individuals in this field is over $104,000 with top earners bringing in over $160,000. Because of the advancements in technology, such as smart phones and laptops, computer programmers and software developers are needed now more than ever before.
Another field burgeoning with money is that of accounting and finance. With training in this field, you could potentially help Fortune 500 companies establish fiscal budgets, manage taxes, and navigate the fluctuating world of stock trading. In fact, this career has remained consistent in its need for people in the field. This is because the means that they control, such as money and power, never changes. If you get a degree in accounting, then you could potentially make around $67,530. If you go on to become a chief financial executive or a controller, then your salary may reach up to $173,000.
Furthermore, more and more people are seeking higher degrees in accounting, because they know that now, more than ever before, it is a field that can help them get a return on their investment. According to Bloomberg, the biggest banks all have gotten better returns on investment, in many cases, the past two years than those from finance masters degrees in general management, or strategy, or economics.
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