Salary
Average Salary: $88,000
Expected Lifetime Earnings: $3,673,824
Working as a foreign services officer can net you about $88,000 on average, with many officers being paid as much as $100,000 a year (source). That's some pretty serious cash, but keep in mind, you'll have to travel a lot to earn it. Those who like spending their time at home with the family probably shouldn't get involved in this field.
On the other hand, those who've caught the travel bug may see this job as a dream come true. You get to live abroad as part of your job and meet people from all over the world. You'll save plenty of money later on when the itch for some change in your life just involves sitting on your couch for once and bingeing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.