Why go to Harvard when you can become a cop, seriously!!

[gibby]

<p>The articles you quoted spoke about MEDIAN income of a police officer, not the STARTING SALARY.
Let’s make an apples to apples comparison – one that is based upon facts: <a href=“How Much Do Rookie Cops Make? NYPD Salary and Requirements | Work - Chron.com”>http://work.chron.com/salary-rookie-cop-nypd-2215.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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The New York Police Department is the **largest municipal police force in the United States. Rookie cops in the NYPD receive a base salary of $41,975 per year. **Total compensation, comprised of base pay and payments covering uniform costs and other considerations, amounts to $44,744. Wages increase at regular intervals during a rookie’s first five-and-a-half years on the job.

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<p>Now, compare that with this recent survey of Harvard Freshman: <a href=“Class of 2014, By The Numbers”>http://features.thecrimson.com/2014/senior-survey/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Employed seniors reported a median starting salary of between $50,000 and $69,999, while 11 percent of employed seniors will earn $90,000 or more.

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<p>I think you’re just blowing a lot of hot air here.</p>