💰Don't pick a degree that keeps you broke

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Hi there,

College is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make.

So before choosing a degree, ask yourself one simple question:

"Will this investment actually pay me back?"

Too many students graduate with years of debt and a degree that doesn't translate into strong career opportunities.

I'm not saying you shouldn't go to college.

I'm saying that if you do go, choose a path that gives you practical skills employers are willing to pay for.

Based on long-term earnings and return on investment (ROI), here are seven degrees that consistently rank among the strongest:

• Political Science – Around 229% ROI, with roughly $350,000 in earnings over the first five years after graduation.
• Business & Biology – Around 232% ROI, with approximately $355,000 earned in the first five years.
• Biochemistry – Around 248% ROI, with about $380,000 in five-year earnings.
• Accounting – Around 261% ROI, averaging close to $400,000 over five years.
• Nursing – Around 281% ROI, with roughly $430,000 earned in the first five years.
• Computer Science – Around 310% ROI, with five-year earnings approaching $475,000. (Keep in mind that AI is rapidly changing this field, so the landscape will continue to evolve.)
• Engineering – Consistently ranks among the highest-return degrees thanks to strong demand across multiple industries.

When I was in college, I didn't stick with my first major.

I started in physics, switched to financial mathematics, and eventually graduated in data science and statistics.

The reason wasn't because the earlier subjects weren't interesting.

It was because I wanted to learn skills I could actually apply in the real world.

That decision completely changed how I looked at education.

Today, as someone who runs businesses and hires people, I can honestly say this: I'm much more interested in what someone can do than what's printed on their diploma.

Can they solve problems? Can they communicate?

Can they analyze data? Can they market, sell, or build something useful?

Those practical skills are what create opportunities.

That's why I always encourage people to learn beyond the classroom.

Take internships. Build projects. Freelance.

Start a side hustle. Volunteer. Anything that lets you apply what you're learning.

A degree can absolutely open doors.

But practical experience is often what gets you hired once you walk through them.

At the end of the day, your education should be an investment, not just an expense.

Choose skills that create value, and you'll give yourself a much better chance of building wealth for years to come.

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- Milan and Team

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