Rice University leads the list of graduates with the highest mid-career salaries
PayScale Inc’s “2008 College Salary Report” puts Rice University at the top of its list of highest mid-career salaried alumni among colleges in the southern United States. Texas A&M also made the list.
| School | Beginning Median Salary | Mid-career Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rice University | $64,000 | $110,000 |
| 2. Georgetown University | $55,000 | $110,000 |
| 3. Duke University | $58,900 | $106,000 |
| 4. Georgia Tech. | $58,300 | $106,000 |
| 5. Washington and Lee University, Va. | $53,600 | $104,000 |
| 6. Vanderbilt University, Tenn. | $51,200 | $104,000 |
| 7. Davidson College, N.C. | $46,100 | $104,000 |
| 8. University of Virginia | $52,700 | $103,000 |
| 9. George Washington University | $47,000 | $97,900 |
| 10. Texas A&M University | $49,700 | $96,100 |
Source: PayScale Inc.
Stretching your Housing Dollar
Duncanville, a suburb of Dallas, ranked first in the nation for affordable housing, according to CNNMoney.com’s 2009 “Best Places to Live” list. The rankings were based on median home prices and median income ratios.
| City | Median Home Price |
|---|---|
| Duncanville, Texas | $99,648 |
| New Haven, Ind. | $89,152 |
| Oak Ridge, Tenn. | $102,950 |
| Holland, Mich. | $94,018 |
| Sterling Heights, Mich. | $137,850 |
| Deer Park, Texas | $138,135 |
Source: CNNMoney.com