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

Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse — which initially looked like a huge bust — has paid off in recent months, pushing his net worth to a high-water mark of $206.2 billion.

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.