If you want to a six-figure salary, then study medicine, engineering or business management.
That's the short takeaway from a list of the 15 highest paying careers according to data compiled by CNBC from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The annual salaries come from 2011 data and range from $112,160 up to $234,950.
Check out the list in the slideshow below, and let us know if you found any surprises:
