In today's day and age, getting rich doesn't have to require a high IQ or growing your portfolio at an early age. For most, all it takes is a one-hit-wonder, or having rich parents to be financially set for life. Although it may be easier to gain wealth without as much effort in today's society, there are still several ridiculously rich individuals who have earned their degree and worked their way to the top. Here are a few wealthy people who actually finished college:
Mark Cuban
Perhaps one of the most notable entrepreneurs in the world, Cuban has earned his wealth by owning the Dallas Mavericks and as as chairman of HDNet. His estimated net worth of $2.5 billion can be attributed to his education at Indiana University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business. He now imparts his business wisdom on entrepreneurial hopefuls on the popular TV show, Shark Tank.
Arthur Blank
Known as the co-founder of Home Depot, Blank earned his Business Administration degree from Babson College in just three years after enrolling at the private business school. He went on to found Home Depot in 1978, which has earned an estimated $79 billion in sales. 
Mark Zuckerberg
The founder and CEO of Facebook is only 29 years old, but has already acquired $28.5 billion by inventing the most popular social media website on the Internet. Zuckerburg founded the site while earning his degree at Harvard in 2004, studying both computer science and psychology. He previously attended Phillips Exeter Academy, a college prep boarding school, before enrolling at Harvard.
Warren Buffett
With an estimated net worth of $62 billion dollars, Buffett continues to grow his wealth due to the education he received at the various schools that he attended from 1947 to 1950. Buffett earned a Master degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while also attending Columbia Business School. He first became a millionaire just a decade after graduating college due to several partnerships and investments.
Jim Walton
Walton has earned his wealth of $34.7 billion as the son of Wal-mart's cofounder, Sam Walton. Although Walton could have easily laid low with his inheritance, he's continued to grow his personal wealth as the CEO of Arvest Bank and as chairman of Community Publishers, Inc., a newspaper firm. He attended the University of Arkansas where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1971.
Whether starting their own companies or obtaining the right partnerships, each mogul has continued to grow their own wealth and take on new investments for success that began with their education. Although some may have come from wealthy families, it was their own drive that catapulted them into successful business endeavors. So, do you still think college is overrated? Information for this article was provided by the education professionals who suggest getting a masters in project management at Brandeis University for those looking to become successful leaders and managers in the business world.
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