High Paying Jobs in Math and Science?

Posted by Cliff on Wednesday May 23, 2007 @04:24AM from the they-gotta-be-somewhere dept.

An anonymous reader asks: "Where are the high paying jobs for those who are good in math and science? I've heard about math and science shortages for almost two decades now, and I was wondering what high salary/high demand jobs have resulted from these shortages. Most science majors I know actually make less than teachers (in Texas teachers make $38-40K to start for nine months of work). In terms of money, what career would you pursue coming out of college right now with a math or science degree?"

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Without a doubt by Anonymous Coward · 2007-05-23 04:32 · Score: 4, Funny

Best paid job for those good with science and math is hedge fund manager. Top earners make $2,000,000,000 or more annually. As a bonus, you don't have to pay regular income tax on your pay. Good luck in your new career!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._E._Shaw_&_Co.