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Located just outside of Los Angeles, Harvey Mudd is a highly selective school that enrolls less than 800 undergrads. The private liberal arts college specializes in science, medical and engineering studies, all among the most highly paid professions, according to Payscale.

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One decade into their career, graduates from this college earn an average median salary of $143,000, far more than graduates of any other school in the nation.