Major for Pre-med thats also good on its own?

nanotechnology
Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:16:28 +0000

A 400k salary would put you in the 98th percentile for income. The chances of making that in any job are extremely small. Your best chances for that will also not be in a STEM field. I’m a STEM major. But you don’t pick it for that kind of money. You also don’t go into medicine with the primary goal of money, either. If that is a primary reason for picking medicine, it won’t get you into medical school. And most doctors don’t make that kind of money. The average salary for a doctor is 170k, and 200k for a neurologist. It’s also unrealistic to pick a medical specialty before you’ve even started college.

But if your goal is independence, you don’t need that kind of income. So why do you want to be a doctor? Or why do you want that high of an income? I’m sorry if I’m coming off harsh, but I think its important to understand your reasoning to figure out what the best route is to get there.