That which gives the highest financial return is unrelated to the degree. Political connections and charisma is what makes you the most financially successful.

Look at Carly Fiorina - sucks at running a business, but she's rich because she's connected and talks a lot. Same with a lot of CEOs and politicians.

It's why many people go to big name schools like Harvard. Not because it's a good school, there are many good schools, but because of the political connections one may make. If you live in Utah and plan to stay there, and you want political connections, you go to BYU, not Harvard, even if you qualify for a full ride at Harvard.

Speaking of which, there is definitely something in the water when it comes to BYU and political funny-business. And it ain't ethics.