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Some of America’s Richest Billionaires and Where They Went to College

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The United States is home to nearly 22 million millionaires and 735 billionaires, according to a Forbes magazine estimate published in October. Some individuals inherited their wealth, while others achieved it through their efforts. While almost all attended college, not everyone finished their education.

Elon Musk

As of October 2, 2023, Elon Musk holds the top position in the world with a net worth of $255.4 billion. His residence is located in Austin, Texas.

Musk’s wealth is primarily derived from his ventures in Tesla and SpaceX, and he is notably a self-made billionaire. He pursued higher education at the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.

Jeff Bezos

As of October 2, 2023, Jeff Bezos ranks third in the world with a net worth of $151.9 billion. His residence is situated in Medina, Washington. Bezos’ wealth is primarily attributed to his creation of Amazon, marking him as a self-made billionaire. He pursued higher education at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.

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Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison’s net worth on October 2, 2023, is $135.6 billion, ranking him fourth globally. His residence is located in Woodside, California. Ellison’s wealth primarily stems from his involvement with Oracle, marking him a self-made billionaire.

Interestingly, he discontinued his higher education, dropping out of the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett’s net worth on October 2, 2023, stands at $115.6 billion, placing him fifth in the world. He resides in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffett’s wealth is primarily derived from his association with Berkshire Hathaway, marking him a self-made billionaire.

Notably, he pursued higher education, earning a Master of Science degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

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Larry Page

Larry Page’s net worth on Oct. 2, 2023, is $112.1 billion, ranking him sixth in the world. He resides in Palo Alto, California. Page’s wealth is primarily attributed to his role in the creation of Google, making him a self-made billionaire.

Notably, he pursued higher education, obtaining a Master of Science degree from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from the University of Michigan.

Mark Zuckerberg

As of October 2, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth is $107.8 billion, securing the eighth position globally. He resides in Palo Alto, California.

Zuckerberg’s wealth primarily originates from his founding and leadership of Facebook, marking him as a self-made billionaire. Interestingly, he chose to drop out of Harvard University, emphasizing his unconventional path to success.

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Bill Gates

As of October 2, 2023, Bill Gates possesses a net worth of $107.9 billion, ranking him seventh in the world. He resides in Medina, Washington. Gates’ wealth primarily stems from his pivotal role in the creation and leadership of Microsoft, making him a self-made billionaire. Interestingly, he chose to drop out of Harvard University, underscoring his unique journey to success.

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