1. Chief Executive of Top-tier Universities
The head honcho of colleges and universities may bear the title of chancellor, president or provost, depending on the size of the institution. In most cases, the position requires completion of a doctorate with emphasis on executive academic leadership. The pay can range from the low $100,000 for smaller campuses up to $3 million for the rare few whose tenure can be characterized by positive benchmarks including increased enrollments, robust endowments and growing capital funds from other sources.
The competition can be very tough for these positions as job openings are rare. At 5 percent expected job growth, the outlook is below average compared to similar positions in other industries.