Not all heroes wear capes, and not all big earners wear stethoscopes. Sure, the “parents-approved” careers that allegedly bring in the greens are amazing—doctors, lawyers, engineers—exceptional paths if they align with your goals. But what if they don’t? Maybe it’s too much math, too much to memorize or just too much talking—and deep down, you know it’s not for you.
But rest assured. Not all heroes wear capes, but today I am putting on one—to save you from the daunting choices of adulthood.
Here are 5 lucrative fields you probably have not heard of or didn’t realize that it pays well.
Khoa học tính toán bảo hiểm
University Pathways:
Trường đại học | Các khóa học có sẵn | Tuition Fee (Annually) |
---|---|---|
Đại học Taylor | Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours) | Malaysian student: RM29,750 to RM36,000
International student: RM34,810 to RM42,170 |
Đại học UCSI | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science | Malaysian student: RM23,756
International student: 32.000 RM |
Herriot-Watt University | Cử nhân Khoa học (Hons) Khoa học tính toán | Malaysian student: RM43,000
International student: RM50,000 |
Đại học Sunway | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies | Malaysian student: 35.500 RM
International student: RM35,800 |
Khoa học dữ liệu
University Pathways:
Trường đại học | Các khóa học có sẵn | Tuition Fee (Annually) |
---|---|---|
Asia Pacific University (APU) | Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence) | Malaysian student: RM32,000 above
International student: RM33,000 above |
Đại học Monash | Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science | Malaysian student: RM45,000 above
International student: RM50,000 to RM53,000 |
Đại học Taylor | Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science in Data Science (Honours) | Malaysian student: 39.000 RM
International student: RM130,000 above |
Multimedia University (MMU) | Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science in Data Science (Hons.) | Malaysian student: 20.750 RM
International student: RM25,750 |
An ninh mạng
University Pathways:
Trường đại học | Các khóa học có sẵn | Tuition Fee (Annually) |
---|---|---|
Asia Pacific University (APU) | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Cyber Security) | Malaysian student: RM32,000 to RM35,000
International student: RM33,000 to RM36,000 |
Đại học UCSI | Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security in Cyber Security (Honours) | Malaysian student: RM25,000 and above
International student: RM26,000 to RM31,000 |
Swinburne Technology of Sarawak | Bachelor of Cyber Security | Malaysian student: 38.000 RM
International student: RM48,160 |
Multimedia University (MMU) | Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security in Cyber Security (Hons.) | Malaysian student: 20.750 RM
International student: RM25,750 |
Đại học Taylor | Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security (Honours) | Malaysian student: 39.000 RM
International student: RM130,000 above |
Medical Writing
University Pathways:
Trường đại học | Các khóa học có sẵn | Tuition Fee (Annually) |
---|---|---|
MAHSA University | Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) | Malaysian student: RM25,000 above
International student: RM30,000 above |
Đại học Monash | Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | Malaysian students: RM50,000 to RM60,000
International students: RM60,000 to RM70,000 |
Đại học Taylor | Bachelor of Mass Communication in Journalism & Media Practice (Honours) | Malaysian student: RM31,600 to RM37,800 above
International student: RM42,000 to RM46,000 above |
Đại học Nottingham | BA (Hons) English for Creative Writing | Malaysian student: RM42,000 to RM52,000
International student: RM50,000 to RM58,000 |
Heads-up: This career needs both English writing skills and medical knowledge, so the degree path might look different depending on your most favorable skills. And if you have a mix of both, that’s perfect!
UX Designer/Writer
University Pathways:
Trường đại học | Các khóa học có sẵn | Tuition Fee (Annually) |
---|---|---|
Đại học Taylor | Bachelor of Design (Honours) In Creative Media | Malaysian student: RM38,500
International student: RM44,400 |
Đại học Sunway | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design Communication | Malaysian student: RM36,650
International student: RM36,500 |
Đại học UCSI | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design | Malaysian student: RM24,600
International student: 30.000 RM |
SeGi University | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Multimedia Design | Malaysian student: RM22,300
International student: RM28,850 |
Still overwhelmed by the endless options? No worries, there are plenty of ways to pursue your dream career without making your wallet cry. Scholarships, financial aids…these universities got you covered. And if you are clueless about where to start—we are here to guide you, free of charge!
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Moral of the story? Never sleep on fields you never heard of—it might be the one that pays you later. It is not a crime to stray from the default career pipeline. Remember, resilience will bring you through. Passion + Paycheck = W. So which W are you considering?