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Here's a riddle: What do anesthesiologists, lawyers, aerospace engineers, and financial advisors have in common? They're all listed as the highest-paying jobs in America—and all require at least a ...

For decades, common wisdom held that earning a bachelor's degree would guarantee a high-paying career. Higher education does still seem to be an advantage: A college graduate's average annual salary ...