Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Crypto-linguist.

Air Force and Navy both have excellent Crypto-Linguist programs. You can also fly if you want to. The military allows you to take a quick test of your language skills (no limit to how many) and if you demonstrate a certain proficientcy level in any of them, you get extra pay for it. (Not that it's about the money like you said, but let's face it, you've got a gifted tongue )

After the military, any major 3 letter agency (NSA, CIA, FBI) would pick you up and you'll definitely make that 80k you're looking for.

If that's not the route you'd like to go, the Navy's Nuclear Engineering program is WELL known for setting people up for life. You do however many years you want in, and afterwards you're having several Power companies begging for your service.

Lastly, Air Traffic Control, if you're interested in that. It's an officially rated position that when you come out, any major airport would love to have you. Guaranteed 6 figures starting.

Hope that's a good start.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Man, if I could do it all over again, I woulda listened to my mom and joined the air force but I joined the army instead and did 8 years, got out and went to FSU, and got my degree.