This seems awfully US centric.
Well, Western-developed-world-centric, true.
In dynamic economies (e.g. China) you probably would want to start a business. In stagnant and poor places your first priority should be to get out.
aim at "higher middle class", not "rich bastard" category
Going into finance or law can propel you into the "rich bastard" category.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.