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Whichever career you end up choosing after college does not necessarily mean that you need to start at the fanciest university to earn a lot of money. A  recent study (currently being provided on Yahoo!’s headlines) shows that it isn’t the school that ensures a student will earn the most money in the future. Although Harvard, Stanford, and Yale made the list, they are not at the very top of the list. Take a close look at “College Grads: Which Ones Earn the Most?” and you’ll find that your future won’t be wealthy because of the school you attend, but because of the major you pick.

1. The Best of the Career Bets

With the economy as unstable as it is and the search for jobs maintaining a difficult curve, students are looking at what careers and schools are in their best interest for their future. As it turns out, if you are a student who is looking for a career that gives limitless possibilities for growth and stability, your best bets are with education, business and finance, and the medical field.

2. Will You Get Bored?

In a recent study among the affiliated schools of elearners.com, the “15 High Growth Careers of 2010” were provided to its subscribers. Of course, the list probably included the majors that are offered from the affiliated online schools; however, the information is still good to take into consideration if you are the kind of person who is worried about getting bored in your future profession.

When I think of a “high growth career,” I imagine one that will not make me feel stuck with my job if I wanted to change things up a bit. People can get bored with a profession after so many years, so why not leave yourself some leg room for growth?

3. The Best Choices Really Are Just That

Actually, the best choices don’t sound completely different from when I was a kid. I always understood that doctors and business men had the best-paying careers. And I knew at a young age that teachers were underpaid, but a career in education does open a lot of windows by giving lots of room for various age-groups, schools, and subjects to teach.

4. Unexpected Top Pick Careers

There are also a handful of other careers that you wouldn’t expect to be the top picks. Carpentry, landscaping, and child care work were also on the list. These careers seem that they would have more freedom than growth capabilities, but perhaps more research needs to be done on them to find out exactly.

Some recent studies on colleges and careers show that you don’t have to attend the fanciest school to earn a good living or go to law school to have limitless possibilities with your career. Wanting a career that allows room for growth is natural for the ambitious individual, which is why picking a major for a career is not always the easiest decision. Consider these factors to throw into your decision-making process for your future.