“There are many other professions one can choose if one’s main goal is to get rich”
I was at a wedding reception last night for a couple of Duke PhDs. They seem to be doing just fine moneywise.
Really?
A PhD probably earns more than someone with a BS in the same field, but the average family physician earns significantly more than the PhD, and a specialized physician earns several times more. I have talked to physicians who earn over $400,000 per year--while I may never see a 6 figure salary with my PhD. That's okay--I didn't go into science for the money; no one does.
I would think Duke faculty would be paid well. What field were they in?