[PapaBear3625]

I read somewhere that the best degree is petroleum engineer. Go figure.

The people who actually find a job in the field will make good money. It's a job where somebody who knows what he's doing can make $millions for his company, and a big screwup can cost $billions. It makes sense to hire the best. If you're an idiot, you will need to find another field, though.

[Grizzled Bear]

...a big screwup can cost $billions. It makes sense to hire the best. If you're an idiot, you will need to find another field, though.

Doh! I knew there was a catch!

[Raider Sam]

Plus, a lot of Pet Engineers work as consultants, so they earn double what an employee would because they buy their own “benefits.”