I'd highly suggest finding something that interests you first and let the money follow suit. There's nothing to gain in making tons of cash if you hate your life (consider that you'll spend probably 50-60 hrs/wk). Also remember that you'll probably change jobs/careers 4-6 X's in your life - so you probably don't know what you'll be yetOriginally Posted by Partial
As far as good long-term industries, engineers do pretty well (most of my college roomies were EE, CE or ME) but you need to have that specific degree. Looks like the US is quickly moving towards a more service based economy so I'd say look for something in healthcare or technology - IMO.