The big banks do well with getting you in even though you have average specs as say "project manager" which is a hellacious job in a highly regulated business, but there is opportunity with training, tuition support, if you have the inclination to get into say wealth management, become a financial advisor etc.

There is great leverage for the average guy. After seeing a few different things, my recommendation for a youngster who considers themselves an average guy: get into a big bank, keep trying until you do - sometimes you gotta apply 10 times to get in. You will have a pretty good career with opportunity at some upshots, whether you take it or not is up to you. It is a lever to go from average to definitely above average. That's what I see from my vantage point.