Most people would think that graduates from Harvard, Stanford or Brown Universities would get the highest paying jobs upon graduation. Interestingly these Universities all actually sit in 8th place on the Pay-Scale Ranking with salaries upon graduation at $61,300; $55,300 and $52,300 respectively. The mid-career median pay for all is $119,000.

The PayScale Ranking for 2013-14 reviewed more than 1,000 schools and 130 majors. According to their research the highest paying Universities were:

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Getting on the right career path can be one of the most important decisions you make. Since your career has such a huge impact on your future happiness and earning potential, it makes sense to look for careers that offer you the most potential. While not everyone has the same concept of a “perfect” career, there are a lot of great careers out there that could suit just about anyone. Here, you’ll get a broad overview of some of the most commonly sought-after jobs of the year. It’s a list so diverse that you’re bound to find something that catches your eye.

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