Your college major won’t determine your fate, but it can significantly impact how much money you make after college.

Mark Zuckerberg is now the second-richest person globally, with a net worth of $206 billion, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault. His wealth surged by $78.1 billion in 2024, thanks to Meta's stock performance.

As Meta's shares closed at a record $582.77 on Thursday, which is a 68% rise from early January when its shares were trading at $346.29, Zuckerberg topped Bezos' $205.1 billion net worth.