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Biology degrees are only worth it if you take time to get some experience. Without experience from internships or volunteering in a lab, it’s essentially useless if you plan to get a job with it.
Yes exactly! You can't just go through the motions of college and then expect to get a job immediately after. Luckily I was able to get a laboratory assistant job at a biochem research lab my second year and by the time my contract is over I will have 2+ years of lab experience already--opening more doors for future opportunities
Even with experience the jobs are rather few in number with a lot of graduates chasing after them, which drives wages down. Also the biotech industry is probably the largest sector that does hire bio majors, and that recently took a big hit with a lot of companies closing down.
Hmmm, your logic on the agriculture, plants science, and animal science majors doesn't make too much sense (no offense). I'm an animal science and pre-vet major, and being in the "agricultural" college at my university, I can tell you that the majority of our work in terms of learning the ropes, is done on physical farms. In fact, we are pretty much required to intern at hands-on facilities when not in the classroom. In animal science, the subsect of poultry science actually has a 100% employment rate. Just some food for thought....
I am studying wildlife biology and for a long time I was a afraid I wasn’t gonna get a job. My degree is so Universal cause I take abit more chem that later grad degrees are open in almost very area. I learned my avd salary is around 60,000 in my state with my BA. Meaning that if I want later education I can have it which is what I want
I think he also forgets most of environmental scince can go to law and medical school. Law is only an extra 3 years. The are also a lot more options than these tho
Plant science, botany and environmental degrees are not "cool or fun" areas of study. They are literally integral to human life itself. I want to see how much accounting and financing majors help out when we start to inevitably face ecosystem collapse and food shortage. Innovation in agriculture is PARAMOUNT if we want to maintain a comfortable life for the years to come. Can't wait to see the paradigm shift, finally.
Also those degrees can set you up in an finance job anyway if you then go on to do a masters in Agricultural Economics. Firms that have a commodity trading desk that trade things like soybean futures or potash, even oil to an extent would prefer someone that has specialized knowledge in food production systems and their economics rather than a generic finance degree. Source: Know a former potato farmer that took Agronomy into Ag Economics Masters and went to work as a quant.
I don't think any degree can be deemed completely useless. Any degree can fetch you jobs if you are willing to put in efforts to find one. Nothing will be ever fed to you unless you make conscious efforts to seek it. If at all anyone with the degrees mentioned in this video are clueless about their future, I think it's because they aren't motivated enough to pursue their potentials.
I got a biology degree. Easily got a teaching job in a secondary school (high school?), then working as a field officer (equivalent to a park ranger in the US?) for the government agency responsible for agriculture and wildlife in my country. Ended up studying another degree and became a medical laboratory scientist working in hospital lab.
@@shaharyarbadar7345 you don't need a masters to become a clinical laboratory scientist. You can get an associates or bachelor's in it then pass the state licensure exam.
john dole john dole yeah I know right, like come on, what’s the real difference between the two. If they want to keep the degree, then might as well combine them as one - Bachelor of Engineering (Material Science) or something like that.
@@pasqualerossi6052 If you don't know the difference between material engineering and material science, then you shouldn't expect anyone to take your opinion seriously.
You can actually get a good job as a new graduate with a biology degree in the clinical research field. Entry level salaries fall between $60k -$80 in North Carolina.
That’s literally what I’m trying to say. Medical lab technologists are in super high demand and only need a bachelor’s in biology or chemistry to become one. Some states require liscencing but still.
@@williamgiron3186 all states require an ASCP certification which can only be acheived by completing an ASCP approved program. There is no option of going Biology BS straight into Medical Lab Technologist
My friend got an amazing job in a lab with an ecology degree with no genetics or cell bio taken. Biology degrees have good rep and it is not hard to get a job
Yes. In my country biologists make good income. But because the job opportunities are limited many biology grads end up being a teacher or working in business area. The thing is it seems like biology can fit anywhere and it annoys people how people just hire them like that when they're unqualified (for other field than science). Then I learn general bio major actually learn almost every major subject like business, psychology, math, engineer, chemistry and many more ( at least that's what my friends said when I ask) that's why they can fit anywhere.
Let me comment on a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture, specifically in Plant Science or Soil Science degrees. This is the field I have worked in for well over a decade. I changed my career in my late 20s (IT) and went back to college for a different degree in an Agriculture, a B.S. in Horticulture (think applied botany). Some of these are Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Ag Bio, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Pomology, Ag Business, and a few others. I am skipping livestock/animal science topics, as they are a different industry. Agriculture is a field that has more jobs than job seekers, with numerous fields beyond what is known outside the industry. The majority of those attending university for an Ag degree are not seeking a farming occupation, but a high-paying position within the supporting industries (inputs, equipment, science support, logistics, management, etc). The overall industry is quite educated, with most of my peers starting with a bachelors, often a minimum requirement. Though the scientific support positions require a masters or PhD, the vast majority of remaining positions are almost as equal pay or surpassing those with a bachelors degree. Lower paying degrees are those who went the public sector route (USDA, State, County regulatory positions, or went directly into teaching positions). Additionally, there are graduates unskilled at seeking out employment or securing available employment, which are skills outside of the actual subjects within agriculture. Again I would point at public sector jobs where the rules are laid out, but the pay is quite low. The biggest concept of all is that a job where you are easily replaced by another person is a job that is going to pay poorly. Where a field requires a degree, a very specific degree at that, starts at a much higher pay scale and with a lower pool of available replacements. Without embellishment, I have made figures since my second year out of college, in this industry. I am not special in that respect, with salary + bonus + benefits far exceeding my initial expectations and growing in relation to my output. Most of these jobs are based on output/results rather than hours spent working. Expect long hours, high pay, frequent travel, and it's best to be willing to relocate. That would be the biggest information to relay to students interested in a career where the money equals your ambition.
I disagree with biology to some extent. If someone's goal is to work in the science directly then you are right however, I know people who have made good money going into sales and marketing for pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices companies and some of them prefer to hire someone with a biology degree who also has sales and marketing skills vs just a business or marketing degree for those jobs.
Would you agree that getting a healthcare related biology degree like biotechnology, microbiology or anatomy/physiology would be helpful for working in certain job like lab technologist or healthcare positions in general
People with Exercise Science degrees DO NOT go for Fitness Instructor. Most of them use it as a stepping stone to become a Physical Therapist or Certified Athletic Trainer... both of which you need to go to graduate school for. Idk anyone who paid for a Kinesiology degree just to become a Fitness Instructor.
I don't think that biology and environmental sciences are inherently bad degrees. However, I believe that they are currently seeing degree inflation. At least at my university I have noticed that bio and env. science have significantly more students in the departments compared to physics, chemistry, and geology which appear to be in more of a demand job wise as well.
There are alot you can do with a Biology and Environmental Science Degree my Niece is very interested in doing a Degree in that Field of Study in the Future
I have done calculus 1 before. To be a biology major is require to pass calc 1 and it optional to pass calc 2 if going top tier school. Chemistry, physics, geology requires to be expert in calc 2 and higher level of math. Biology and environment science require calc 1. Which causes its oversaturation. If it require calc 2 to pass it, then the degree will less inflation.
Not sure about biology but env. Science it’s a flexible degree and you can find office work or field work. Even NGO work if you want to travel and get international experience or policy making experience.
@@C1K450 True, but majoring in Geology or Civil Engineering (with a specialty in WR or geotechnical) will give you more opportunities overall. Good or bad, both degrees are just taken more seriously by employers in those fields than ES.
My undergrad was in biology but then I went to dental school. Its been a while, but I think my backup plan was to get a minor in education and teach high school biology.
This is exactly my plan! I’m majoring in education and teaching biology in my undergrad so I can go up and pursue my masters in physician assistant. I also have almost completed my aat in ELAR so if I decide to teach ELAR I can get another degree and do so
Dude i study agriculture and the point of the degree is not to be a farmer. Sure you can become one but for the most part there are a lot of companies in the food industry that need this skilset. Its mostly about maximising profits for difrent farms and productions. People dont know how complicated agriculture is and the factors range from geology to climate to breed of livestock and flora. There are endles types of soil that each have their best use. There are milions of grain types and hundreds of catle breeds.
LOL so true. I'm a psychology major and it's more of an interest thing (why people love docs like Ted Bundy, Mindhunters, Epstein, all about mind and behavior), but unless you go to grad school, it's practically useless. I'm also a CPT & Nutritionist so when i thought about switching to Exercise Science and then saw most grads ending up with the same title as me and went to COLLEGE for it, I didn't switch lmao. So your info is SOLID 😂
Is it? I could see psychology being useful if you go into marketing or advertising. It may not be a psychology per se but the concepts and things you learn in studying psychology could be applied in other areas.
My sister has a Masters degree in Psychology. She took the test and passed series of tests and become a school psychologist. Suggestion is apply for scholarships so you don’t have to pay back so much loans. It’s not useless. Don’t just get bachelors and get expect to become psychologists FYI.
What about a Environmental Science degree specifically? I heard that there's plenty of jobs you can get with that. Examples being Climate Change Analyst or Environmental Restoration Planner!
I really love this channel and it provides some great insight and advice to people who might not know what they want to do or simply aren't informed about different majors. However, I think this video should specify that these degrees are useless when it comes to landing "good-paying jobs", as I believe that choosing a major is much more than just the job opportunities you can land.
@@ShaneHummus I often see respected sciences such as biology and chemistry as majors that aren't very marketable and you need an advanced degree for them to pay decent, this isn't true for physics, why is that ?
@@hsm309 I'd guess because they don't really do a lot of basic research any more, conventional physics has been established for a long time. Cause they're going with engineering in more cases than not, they are learning how to manipulate the world that science already has information on versus having to try and find new info. I want to apologize if that sounded like I was dissing this, they are super important and I respect that.
I was a biology student. To be able to get a good job required a lot of unpaid internships that had you traveling all over every few months. Traveling cool, but again it isn't when you want to start a family. I ended up tacking on pre-dental, but I never went. I am now getting my teacher's license so I can teach biology.
@@reyy568 Not unless you have pre-med, pre-dental, etc. added onto it and plan to go to school for it, or you plan to go to graduate school to specialize in biology. Majoring in Biology is so broad, but jobs are specialized. Jobs also want you to have experience so get ready to do a lot of unpaid interns! I wanted to be a Marine Biologist but I couldn't do all the traveling with kids and a military husband (who deploys).
Shane, please make a video on the jobs you can get with a gender studies degree. I think you should do this cause I can tell you’re burned out from the 10+ minute videos and a 1 minute video might be a nice relief.
1. Join the military as a recruiter. 2. Get any degree including gender studies for free because you were in the military. 3. Get a job in human resources because you have experience as a recruiter. See how any degree can be useful if you take the right steps? Some just require you to do extra.
@@vexacion9735 whether or not it's useful depends on the person who wants pursues the degree. Maybe the person values a large value on gender studies as he/she believes it contributes to society in some way. Of course, It's crazy to think that a person would place so much value on a gender studies degree when that value is negated by HUGE debts. But atleast if you are from the military there is no debt and hence it seems plausible for a person to find a gender studies degree useful. Though most people won't or atleast shouldn't if their aim is to find a job directly related to their field of study without going for a master's because the only place I can think of where a gender studies degree is useful is in an NGO (eg. HR recruiter in NGO) and even then only after you have some experience in the bag gain during or before studies.
Exercise science at my university seemed like it was to basically give athletes an easy major in something their somewhat interested in so they can stay eligible for game day.
Shane's like the realest career/school counselor ever. All the "Follow your heart and dreams" talk seems nice but we all know deep down is mostly sugar coated. Reality is harsh.
What's harsh about it? And IF reality is inherently harsh as you have Just implied, that means it will be hard regardless of if one chases their dream or not, so why not attempt to at least live out your dream in such a harsh word?
*IF* you know what you want to do with your psychology degree, before you begin- then you can get pretty far with just a 4 year psychology degree. If your getting it just to say "I have a BA degree" then I totally agree with you.
I got number one! Graduated with my masters in exercise science back in 2017! Life has been filled with complaining customers at check out lanes, overnight stocking, facing merchandise at Target, flow team at Target where I felt like we had to work faster than a bobsled goes down the track at the Winter Olympic Games, checking for passes at a local ski area, not being able to hustle my way out of a paper bag for new clients as a personal trainer. This probably explains why I'm still single. 😨
Animal and Plant sciences are extremally valuable- You can easily get jobs in the agricultural field or work for government offices such as the DNR. Animal science is also very important for people going into the veterinary field. You could also specialize to get rid of the problem of being too general, such as focusing on Zoology or Local Wildlife.
sad to see mortuary science on this list. its a really niche field and you actually need a very specialized program and pass boards before you even get a job in the industry. its not a job you can start at the bottom and rise up from. the numbers are bad because its rigorous... but the job prospects are almost 100% especially now! it's a lot of anatomy classes, law , ethics, and restorative arts as well as a lot of hands on lab work (gross anatomy, live embalmings). it's actually worth it! also of note is that only about 5-6 schools actually offer a bachelors program. But its kind of an upward trend because 4 year programs offer more experience in the lab as well as less "teaching to the test"...
As something of a different perspective, most colleges and universities don't think of themselves as offering vocational training, and most people won't get a non-academic job in the field they studied in. Rather, graduates should pitch their soft skills to employers. The usual advice given at career centers is that you should a) get career counseling early to help you decide what kind of career you want and how to present your soft skills from your degree for that career and b) most employers ask for any college degree and care more about soft skills.
Im an undergraduate in lifesciences and i totally agree that my degree alone cannot get me a decent job - though i knew this from the start since my end goal was to pursue research plus biology was my interest but I do wish I had your insight while i was a bit younger.
Environmental studies is more about laws, policies, advising, and protection... a lot more jobs private and public sectors. The job market is growing with environmental research and concern increasing. Yes it’s really hard to get your foot in the door, but once you do it’s rewarding... maybe not financially but in all other ways.
@@boularastouahri1208 that’s definitely very specific. From what I’ve learned the more “specific” you’re majors title is... the less jobs are open to you. Environmental science/studies is very broad... same as biology, ecology, chemistry, zoology. There are certainly land management jobs in the department of the interior, and National park system but those jobs are very competitive. I would always suggest having some form of engineering with that major. I have a minor in environmental technology (gps, surveying, geological analytics) the more you can squeeze into your major the better.
@@ellenwhite2973 thx for telling me this. So before I'm going to apply , what do u suggest for me ? I have a desire to go for oilfield career after graduation ,what about geology?
@@boularastouahri1208 definitely have good references, geology professors, environmental science professors. You’ll need connections, volunteer wherever you can... I don’t know what oilfield internships are out there but I’ve applied for the Geological Society of America volunteer work or look at internships or volunteer work at your state or even local EPA. I would also look at your local mineral surveying companies... volunteering in the private sector might be a little more labor intensive and have some ethical issues but they will get you some powerful colleagues for good references. My expertise is wildlife and climate change so oil field work is a little different than what I know. I think that being in land management is definitely the right major for oilfield work, also good for forestry. It’s good you know what job you want, it just might be hard to have a plan B. But you seem like you know what you want, that’s very good.
@@boularastouahri1208 geology is another broad major. If you know exactly what job you want then it would be best to have a specific major, you might just have to wait or compete for those jobs. Might take you longer to be promoted. If you want more job opportunities in different fields or the ability to apply for a broader range of jobs then geology is a very good way to go. I went into environmental studies and I could go into ecological, biological, climate, and geological jobs because I have had classes in all of those things. I don’t know what classes are in land management but the more specific the topic of your major the more narrow your job opportunities are.
In Canada, some life science or health science programs are extremely difficult to get into and are popular among people who want to get into programs like medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and physiotherapy schools. It is generally easier to get good grades in courses required for these degrees. These courses are also useful for tests like MCAT.
Also here, it is not the common case here in Saudi Arabia.. Shane PLEASE would you advice me to transfer from Public Health Science to Computer Science ? Love to you from Saudi Arabia
Disagree on pretty much all the degrees that fall under the tree of Biology tbh (Environmental, Plant/Animal Science, Forestry, Agriculture). Biology jobs by nature are always very hands-on. It's a practical Science where you also need to understand the theory behind it. The issue is, Universities teach 80% theory and only 20% practical, unless they have a built in internship. If you graduate, and all you have is the practical experience taught during the degree, you've already set yourself up for failure. You NEED to be volunteering or interning to be in with a shot. Consider it part of the degree. If you go into a Biology degree without doing any research beforehand and don't realise you need to volunteer and build work experience, then yes, you'll fail at finding jobs. Just like no self respecting employer would hire an Engineer that hasn't got any experience outside the lecture hall.
In Canada (at least in Ontario), exercise science is a sub-specialty for kinesiology. Usually, people go on to become chiropractor, physiotherapy afterwards. There's no direct path from high school to chiropractor and physiotherapy since they are grad level courses. I agree, exercise science on itself it pretty useless.
@@Alexander-pn2cd yeah, that's the gist of my message. Students study kinesiology with specialization in exercise science. Then go onto study chiropractors and physiotherapy. There's no direct path from high school to chiropractor.
Shane, thank you so much for opening my eyes in the past, I dropped out of psychology programme one year in and went on to study pure math. Loving it so far!
The thing about the Science degrees is that people tend to think they are well paying and easy employment (not true at all, especially with just an undergraduate degree). The sciences are now very much geared to graduate education since all science has so much specific information that it's impossible to be a complete "expert" of the science, instead being an expert in one part of it. Many people who choose science degrees are typically in it for Medical careers (which typically are in high demand) or for research purposes (which is a personal interest). It's that paradox of Good paying job vs. a job you love.
Agree re. environmental health. Studies Biology w emphasis km conservation Biology and have been unable to get any job that pays decent at all. Result? Over 10 years later, I have worked as a vet tech, waitress, receptionist etc. and am still barely scraping by while having a huge loan debt hovering over me. Shit.
I graduated with a biology degree and I personally have done well but I have seen alot of people fail. The trick is to get experience early on. I started in a food microbiology lab in my second year of college and by the time I graduated I had a job secured and I lived comfortably right out of college. If you wait until you graduate to get a job you are going to spend time struggling. The job in college was paid and it was an upgrade from my retail job. You also need to see if you are good in the lab. Alot of people aren't meant to work in the lab so try to get experience before you spend too much time on your degree. People either hate it or love it and you need to know where you fall.
I do have a question: What if what you want to do requires one of these degrees? For example I want to be a wildlife biologist, and the professor I do undergrad research with (who is a wildlife biologist) says biology or environmental science are the best degrees you can get for that, but both of those are on this list.
Agriculture is a great degree, knowing how to successfully farm. Also I had tons of people coming to hire me. I also went to the best plant and soil science program. Plant science and animal science are very profitable in the right regions. I like in Oklahoma and plant science majors are needed.
I would rather be unemployed with a botany MS, waiting for a position in my field, than settle for an "easier bag to secure" in a field I don't care about.
am in my first year of biology and i can switch to engineering since i have the grade but i don't like math that's why am in biology but when i see how work is in biology im seriously thinking about changing to engineering that i hate .at this point i can't even study for biology i think am studying for no goal at least in engineering i have a goal
this definitely doesnt apply to ireland where most biology degrees make you eligible to become a laboratory technician in companies like pfizer or in hospitals. it's a rapidly growing sector with thousands of new jobs every year
working for a "science based" agency it is important to have this type of education. Unfortunately, there is so much competition for these jobs it makes it hard to get one in a location you want and once you do get one of these jobs you find you find you are just writing report after report check regulatory box after regulatory box. Forestry is a good one and they are in demand.
Shane Hummus, I agree with your tip on learning the types of realistic jobs a degree will get before considering that degree. I know someone who graduated with a fine arts degree, and she had difficulty landing an art teacher position due to lack of experience and perhaps even further education. I remember her telling me that it's apparently okay not to know what to do with a degree. She's been working in coffee shops. I agree with you, Shane. I like to know which jobs realistically come with a job degree, as in with nursing and dental hygiene.
Hi, great video btw, so I want to become an environmental scientist and I did some research and there's an increase in the growth rate of the job ( is 8% bad?) but you said anything environmentally related is pretty bad and I'm really confused. Are there any other degrees I can choose to score a job in something environmental related or is it just this?
Hey!!! Can you make a video about best social justice careers?? For example: Social work or criminologist or probation officer. Thanks and great video 😄
They are not. Biotechnology is more applied. It has a larger practical component and tends to not have ecology or environmental units. But both provide the same job opportunities.
I have no career goal. I went through 4year uni blind and come out with a bs in bio. I didn’t network or anything and I for sure didn’t want a job in a lab. Funny enough, I started applying for minimum wage lab jobs because I was tired of sitting at home doing nothing. I don’t know what to do.
Dang I got number 1 lol! However, Exercise science/Kinesiology is one of best majors to get into the rehabilitation field. Jobs like occupational therapy and physical therapy. For me it's a good option since I am pursuing a career in physical therapy. Most people accepted into DPT programs majored in exercise science.
You clearly don't understand science nor science degrees. I'm a Bio major working in Microbiology laboratory for water and black water treatment and I'm pulling 6 figures easy. It's all about applications and skill set. Bio major doesn't mean "Biologist" feel like you're being too literal on title terms. Bio is highly versatile. Most versatile degree Bio degree can lead you into laboratory, research to industry pharmaceutical (yes those too) Medical School, Clinical Lab science, Public Health feild ect so much more versatile than you think. Work experience isn't excluded, No one in science does this, and anyone who does major in Bio/Environmental science know this and has the critical thinking you're not seeing.
I almost graduated with an Exercise Science degree. With that degree, you really have to go to graduate school because you will not get a good-paying job with it.
@10:57 - Thank you!!! I wish I would have taken intern or fellowship opportunities. I wish someone told me this when I was a teen. I graduated HS to only be a college wanderer/drop out, working jobs, not a career in sight, stressed out, have college debt, living check to check. Sadly, so many young people won't see this video, but will walk in my worn down shoes 😔
I agree with everything you say here, really. I do think that people who go into biology or psychology with a plan (like you say at the end) to go into, for example, medicine or to become a school psychologist are much better off. You always need to have a plan.
Think the agriculture one was a little off base. An overwhelming majority of people who major in agriculture aren't going to school to be farmers but to work in the industry itself. As agronomists, feed nutritionists, extension agents, salesman, marketers, processing managers, etc. Yes you do have people who are farmers who go to college and go back to work the farm full time or work in the industry to supplement their part-time farm income. People who want to be market gardeners like Curtis Stone or want to homestead and raise livestock like Joel Salatin aren't going to college for it. Many people also don't grasp how large the scope of the agriculture field is and the amount of jobs there are in between farmers raising crops and livestock all the way to grocery stores and restaurants. Consultants, soil scientists, grain originators, slaughter plant workers, marketers, seed salesman, feedlot managers, forage specialists, oil press workers etc. The major is broad but the jobs are there.
@@Zhesack you see, I would go that route by a BS in CS requires more CS electives. And because of that, I decided why not just get a BA in CS in 2 years (already did 60 pseo/college credits in high school) and get the integrated MS in CS and graduate in 4 years which would be equal to the time I would have to graduate for a BS in CS
@@khadraosman7562 it makes sense, I guess. Tbh, I don't know but it sounds good. Then, the thing that I would be more concerned is about the job opportunities, but I think that a MS and a good portfolio can make it, maybe.
@@snowd-to3ps Thanks man! im about to start my first semester freshmen classes and now that I know this I think I'll head down the BS route. Do you think I should still get the MS and graduate in hopefully 4 years (taking 18 credits a sem)?
Lol people dont study exercise science just to become personal trainers. They study it to go to Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, or Medical School. Its typically a pre-professional degree.
I have a strong interest in studying environmental biology. However, I am pursuing a business degree right now (currently in my first year) because of Shane. He is right. I don’t want to waste 4 years of my time and tens of thousands of dollars for a degree that can’t guarantee me a job. I’m thinking of just minoring in environmental related field but idk yet. I hope it all pays off in the end! And if it did, I will thank Shane because he saved my life! Lol.
You're going to regret pursuing a career you aren't interested in. If your passion is to be working outdoors, you're going to hate working indoors in some stuffy office. The only way an environmental biology degree doesn't get you a job is if you do zero volunteering or internships during your degree. You need to make yourself stand out. It's a hands-on science after all. You need the experience to get hired.
Mortuary Science degrees (associates) are worth it, if it's what you want to do with life. You must view it as a lifestyle and profession and not a job. It takes special people to take care of others loved ones after they die. You also are required to have some schooling and pass a comprehensive exams from the school, along with a national science and art exam, then a state exam after your one year apprenticeship. It's a very respectful profession and will always be needed.
Well general biology is not the best biology degree according to pay scale as microbiology, biotechnology and, toxicology ranked higher and not just that, but a degree like microbiology seems to be classified as a healthcare degree so I’m sure that will offer a stable spot in the healthcare industry. Same with biotech. Not just that, but becoming a medical lab technologist is in really high demand right now so I’m sure some aspects of biology, maybe not the general degree, are pretty useful. I haven’t gone to college myself yet but if anyone with these related degrees would like to inform me more on what I just said, please do so
With sciences the undergraduate education has become less important and it just a stepping stone. So if your goal is Medical school do whatever you think will work best for you, and if medical school doesn't work out then I recommend getting a Master's or PhD since that is almost a requirement to work in research science. Otherwise you just need a Bachelor's to be a teacher.
You may not know this, but several universities actually have a mandate from Congress to teach agricultural science. The Morrill Land Grant Acts in the 1800s gave states land for the express purpose of creating farming schools, and every state in the nation has at least one such university. They obviously teach things other than farming, but farming is still an important part of their mission.
As someone studying exercise science, yeah it's a pretty useless major. I'm dropping out after getting a diploma cuz to work as a personal trainer, you just need a certificate (the only reason I did the extra semester to get a diploma is because the first year of uni is free in NZ). I looked into strength & conditioning and you just need work experience to get accredited in the industry (with the big jobs on national teams requiring at least 6 years of work experience so getting a degree would just be an unnecessary delay). You also can't work as a massage therapist with a sport/exercise degree and need post grad study to work as a clinical exercise physiologist. If you're interested in the health aspect of exercise then just go into physiotherapy/chiropractic studies.
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@@ShaneHummus how to get experience after you've earned your degree; what to do after college/university...
For different degrees
As an aspiring botanist, being hired is definitely a concern. But being a botanist is my dream, and im going to try my best to pursue it :)
How are you now??? I want to be a botanist too but im still in the way ... not there yet :(
Count me in
Updates? 🥰
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Don't let society bullshit you man, the world's biggest cash crop is cannabis & it always will be growing & evolving.
Biology degrees are only worth it if you take time to get some experience. Without experience from internships or volunteering in a lab, it’s essentially useless if you plan to get a job with it.
Yes exactly! You can't just go through the motions of college and then expect to get a job immediately after. Luckily I was able to get a laboratory assistant job at a biochem research lab my second year and by the time my contract is over I will have 2+ years of lab experience already--opening more doors for future opportunities
Because they have no focus
@@nickyvee4607it's been a few years, but did it work out for you?
Even with experience the jobs are rather few in number with a lot of graduates chasing after them, which drives wages down. Also the biotech industry is probably the largest sector that does hire bio majors, and that recently took a big hit with a lot of companies closing down.
Hmmm, your logic on the agriculture, plants science, and animal science majors doesn't make too much sense (no offense). I'm an animal science and pre-vet major, and being in the "agricultural" college at my university, I can tell you that the majority of our work in terms of learning the ropes, is done on physical farms. In fact, we are pretty much required to intern at hands-on facilities when not in the classroom. In animal science, the subsect of poultry science actually has a 100% employment rate. Just some food for thought....
I am studying wildlife biology and for a long time I was a afraid I wasn’t gonna get a job. My degree is so Universal cause I take abit more chem that later grad degrees are open in almost very area. I learned my avd salary is around 60,000 in my state with my BA. Meaning that if I want later education I can have it which is what I want
I think he also forgets most of environmental scince can go to law and medical school. Law is only an extra 3 years. The are also a lot more options than these tho
Exactly! this guy must be high af
Plant science, botany and environmental degrees are not "cool or fun" areas of study. They are literally integral to human life itself. I want to see how much accounting and financing majors help out when we start to inevitably face ecosystem collapse and food shortage. Innovation in agriculture is PARAMOUNT if we want to maintain a comfortable life for the years to come. Can't wait to see the paradigm shift, finally.
Also those degrees can set you up in an finance job anyway if you then go on to do a masters in Agricultural Economics. Firms that have a commodity trading desk that trade things like soybean futures or potash, even oil to an extent would prefer someone that has specialized knowledge in food production systems and their economics rather than a generic finance degree. Source: Know a former potato farmer that took Agronomy into Ag Economics Masters and went to work as a quant.
I don't think any degree can be deemed completely useless. Any degree can fetch you jobs if you are willing to put in efforts to find one. Nothing will be ever fed to you unless you make conscious efforts to seek it. If at all anyone with the degrees mentioned in this video are clueless about their future, I think it's because they aren't motivated enough to pursue their potentials.
I got a biology degree. Easily got a teaching job in a secondary school (high school?), then working as a field officer (equivalent to a park ranger in the US?) for the government agency responsible for agriculture and wildlife in my country. Ended up studying another degree and became a medical laboratory scientist working in hospital lab.
hey can you please tell me what you got a masters in to get the medical lab scientist job?
What’s the other degree?
Hero
@@shaharyarbadar7345 you don't need a masters to become a clinical laboratory scientist. You can get an associates or bachelor's in it then pass the state licensure exam.
Yes, but if you don't imagine yourself as a teacher, it can be extremely difficult
I think 30-40% of degrees at University/College shouldn’t even be there in the first place.
Good point!
a good example is Material Engineering degree vs Material Science degree lol.
john dole john dole yeah I know right, like come on, what’s the real difference between the two. If they want to keep the degree, then might as well combine them as one - Bachelor of Engineering (Material Science) or something like that.
It's only there for electives lol.
@@pasqualerossi6052 If you don't know the difference between material engineering and material science, then you shouldn't expect anyone to take your opinion seriously.
You can actually get a good job as a new graduate with a biology degree in the clinical research field. Entry level salaries fall between $60k -$80 in North Carolina.
Thanks for sharing that
That’s literally what I’m trying to say. Medical lab technologists are in super high demand and only need a bachelor’s in biology or chemistry to become one. Some states require liscencing but still.
@@williamgiron3186 all states require an ASCP certification which can only be acheived by completing an ASCP approved program. There is no option of going Biology BS straight into Medical Lab Technologist
My friend got an amazing job in a lab with an ecology degree with no genetics or cell bio taken. Biology degrees have good rep and it is not hard to get a job
Yes. In my country biologists make good income. But because the job opportunities are limited many biology grads end up being a teacher or working in business area. The thing is it seems like biology can fit anywhere and it annoys people how people just hire them like that when they're unqualified (for other field than science). Then I learn general bio major actually learn almost every major subject like business, psychology, math, engineer, chemistry and many more ( at least that's what my friends said when I ask) that's why they can fit anywhere.
Let me comment on a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture, specifically in Plant Science or Soil Science degrees. This is the field I have worked in for well over a decade. I changed my career in my late 20s (IT) and went back to college for a different degree in an Agriculture, a B.S. in Horticulture (think applied botany). Some of these are Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Ag Bio, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Pomology, Ag Business, and a few others. I am skipping livestock/animal science topics, as they are a different industry.
Agriculture is a field that has more jobs than job seekers, with numerous fields beyond what is known outside the industry. The majority of those attending university for an Ag degree are not seeking a farming occupation, but a high-paying position within the supporting industries (inputs, equipment, science support, logistics, management, etc). The overall industry is quite educated, with most of my peers starting with a bachelors, often a minimum requirement. Though the scientific support positions require a masters or PhD, the vast majority of remaining positions are almost as equal pay or surpassing those with a bachelors degree. Lower paying degrees are those who went the public sector route (USDA, State, County regulatory positions, or went directly into teaching positions). Additionally, there are graduates unskilled at seeking out employment or securing available employment, which are skills outside of the actual subjects within agriculture. Again I would point at public sector jobs where the rules are laid out, but the pay is quite low. The biggest concept of all is that a job where you are easily replaced by another person is a job that is going to pay poorly. Where a field requires a degree, a very specific degree at that, starts at a much higher pay scale and with a lower pool of available replacements. Without embellishment, I have made figures since my second year out of college, in this industry. I am not special in that respect, with salary + bonus + benefits far exceeding my initial expectations and growing in relation to my output. Most of these jobs are based on output/results rather than hours spent working. Expect long hours, high pay, frequent travel, and it's best to be willing to relocate. That would be the biggest information to relay to students interested in a career where the money equals your ambition.
Thank you! This makes me feel better to know especially since I’m considering a degree in soil science lol
I disagree with biology to some extent. If someone's goal is to work in the science directly then you are right however, I know people who have made good money going into sales and marketing for pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices companies and some of them prefer to hire someone with a biology degree who also has sales and marketing skills vs just a business or marketing degree for those jobs.
And there are alot of biology degrees jobs out there
Thanks for your input
Would you agree that getting a healthcare related biology degree like biotechnology, microbiology or anatomy/physiology would be helpful for working in certain job like lab technologist or healthcare positions in general
@@godschild163 not really
what degree would you say to get if I want to become a physician assistant then?
People with Exercise Science degrees DO NOT go for Fitness Instructor. Most of them use it as a stepping stone to become a Physical Therapist or Certified Athletic Trainer... both of which you need to go to graduate school for. Idk anyone who paid for a Kinesiology degree just to become a Fitness Instructor.
I don't think that biology and environmental sciences are inherently bad degrees. However, I believe that they are currently seeing degree inflation. At least at my university I have noticed that bio and env. science have significantly more students in the departments compared to physics, chemistry, and geology which appear to be in more of a demand job wise as well.
There are alot you can do with a Biology and Environmental Science Degree my Niece is very interested in doing a Degree in that Field of Study in the Future
I have done calculus 1 before. To be a biology major is require to pass calc 1 and it optional to pass calc 2 if going top tier school. Chemistry, physics, geology requires to be expert in calc 2 and higher level of math.
Biology and environment science require calc 1. Which causes its oversaturation. If it require calc 2 to pass it, then the degree will less inflation.
Not sure about biology but env. Science it’s a flexible degree and you can find office work or field work. Even NGO work if you want to travel and get international experience or policy making experience.
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@@C1K450 True, but majoring in Geology or Civil Engineering (with a specialty in WR or geotechnical) will give you more opportunities overall. Good or bad, both degrees are just taken more seriously by employers in those fields than ES.
My undergrad was in biology but then I went to dental school. Its been a while, but I think my backup plan was to get a minor in education and teach high school biology.
Good luck!
Where did you work during dental school?
This is exactly my plan! I’m majoring in education and teaching biology in my undergrad so I can go up and pursue my masters in physician assistant. I also have almost completed my aat in ELAR so if I decide to teach ELAR I can get another degree and do so
Dude i study agriculture and the point of the degree is not to be a farmer. Sure you can become one but for the most part there are a lot of companies in the food industry that need this skilset. Its mostly about maximising profits for difrent farms and productions. People dont know how complicated agriculture is and the factors range from geology to climate to breed of livestock and flora. There are endles types of soil that each have their best use. There are milions of grain types and hundreds of catle breeds.
LOL so true. I'm a psychology major and it's more of an interest thing (why people love docs like Ted Bundy, Mindhunters, Epstein, all about mind and behavior), but unless you go to grad school, it's practically useless. I'm also a CPT & Nutritionist so when i thought about switching to Exercise Science and then saw most grads ending up with the same title as me and went to COLLEGE for it, I didn't switch lmao. So your info is SOLID 😂
Thanks for leaving a nice insightful comment Anna. Cheers!
I did the same
Is it? I could see psychology being useful if you go into marketing or advertising. It may not be a psychology per se but the concepts and things you learn in studying psychology could be applied in other areas.
My sister has a Masters degree in Psychology. She took the test and passed series of tests and become a school psychologist. Suggestion is apply for scholarships so you don’t have to pay back so much loans. It’s not useless.
Don’t just get bachelors and get expect to become psychologists FYI.
What about a Environmental Science degree specifically? I heard that there's plenty of jobs you can get with that. Examples being Climate Change Analyst or Environmental Restoration Planner!
Yeah please I'm hoping for the best too but idk what future holds I'm very confused as to what job will I get if I pursue environmental science
Yeah the environmental sector doesn’t belong in that list in my opinion
In Canada the environment field is growing and will for the next 10 years. Tbh after I heard his take on this I took this video with a grain of salt.
I like to study environment science.will u suggest?
I have this. Would not recommend.
Yeah, that's right, you should always know what you want to do with a degree before pursuing it. Make plans ahead of time, and you'll be fine.
right
I really love this channel and it provides some great insight and advice to people who might not know what they want to do or simply aren't informed about different majors. However, I think this video should specify that these degrees are useless when it comes to landing "good-paying jobs", as I believe that choosing a major is much more than just the job opportunities you can land.
I appreciate that Alberto! Cheers!
Glad to see Physics wasn’t on the list. If it was, I’d have a heart attack 😂
Why would it be? It's not useless 😅
@@ShaneHummus I often see respected sciences such as biology and chemistry as majors that aren't very marketable and you need an advanced degree for them to pay decent, this isn't true for physics, why is that ?
Same mate
@@hsm309 I'd guess because they don't really do a lot of basic research any more, conventional physics has been established for a long time. Cause they're going with engineering in more cases than not, they are learning how to manipulate the world that science already has information on versus having to try and find new info. I want to apologize if that sounded like I was dissing this, they are super important and I respect that.
Same bro.... I was like not physics physics😆
I was a biology student. To be able to get a good job required a lot of unpaid internships that had you traveling all over every few months. Traveling cool, but again it isn't when you want to start a family. I ended up tacking on pre-dental, but I never went. I am now getting my teacher's license so I can teach biology.
Is biology a good degree
@@reyy568 Not unless you have pre-med, pre-dental, etc. added onto it and plan to go to school for it, or you plan to go to graduate school to specialize in biology. Majoring in Biology is so broad, but jobs are specialized. Jobs also want you to have experience so get ready to do a lot of unpaid interns! I wanted to be a Marine Biologist but I couldn't do all the traveling with kids and a military husband (who deploys).
You can't expect a good job with just a bachelors in a science related program. That's why people end up calling them useless...
Ironic how the guy right below debunks this
@@Tururu134 i don't see any debunking lmao
@@pinky.blu1 figures. UA-cam sorts comments in a weird way for each user
the purpose of undergrad degrees such as biology and physics are primers for graduate studies or medicine
@@eatshit7628 you said it better than me
Forestry and agriculture was on one of his past top 10 degrees.
Thanks for watching Jay
Hmmm. Maybe his GPS was off kilter? Who's to say.
@@tylercriss6435 which video pls find it
@@0fficerpimp Ha, I don't know. I was just making a joke.
@@ShaneHummus Is that passive aggressiveness?
Shane, please make a video on the jobs you can get with a gender studies degree. I think you should do this cause I can tell you’re burned out from the 10+ minute videos and a 1 minute video might be a nice relief.
Dumb comment. How’s he supposed to make that video 1 whole minute?
My intros are longer than that content LMAO 🤣
1. Join the military as a recruiter.
2. Get any degree including gender studies for free because you were in the military.
3. Get a job in human resources because you have experience as a recruiter.
See how any degree can be useful if you take the right steps? Some just require you to do extra.
@@andrewrichter2231 well, if you could choose any degree for free, why gender studies? Why not something useful like engineering or cs.
@@vexacion9735 whether or not it's useful depends on the person who wants pursues the degree. Maybe the person values a large value on gender studies as he/she believes it contributes to society in some way. Of course, It's crazy to think that a person would place so much value on a gender studies degree when that value is negated by HUGE debts. But atleast if you are from the military there is no debt and hence it seems plausible for a person to find a gender studies degree useful. Though most people won't or atleast shouldn't if their aim is to find a job directly related to their field of study without going for a master's because the only place I can think of where a gender studies degree is useful is in an NGO (eg. HR recruiter in NGO) and even then only after you have some experience in the bag gain during or before studies.
Exercise science at my university seemed like it was to basically give athletes an easy major in something their somewhat interested in so they can stay eligible for game day.
When people binge on netflix, I binge on Shane’s channel. Always a great video!
Thanks 😊
@Tony Stark Its only a fun expression haha, chill bro
This is facts. I’m Mechanical Engineering major and I just watch his videos cuz their informative and interesting
Yay! My favorite content creator about college majors has arrived! Also, your editing skills are getting pretty good!
Wow, thanks!
Shane's like the realest career/school counselor ever. All the "Follow your heart and dreams" talk seems nice but we all know deep down is mostly sugar coated. Reality is harsh.
What's harsh about it? And IF reality is inherently harsh as you have Just implied, that means it will be hard regardless of if one chases their dream or not, so why not attempt to at least live out your dream in such a harsh word?
@@TheMorhaGroupagree
Love it when you give the truth the way it is and not sugarcoat, Not skipping ads for you mah man!
I appreciate that!
Next vid the most useless business degrees!
YES! Coming soon. 😁
@@ShaneHummus yess excited to hear about that! 1 year left till i choose a business degree! Make it as soon as possible ❤❤❤
*IF* you know what you want to do with your psychology degree, before you begin- then you can get pretty far with just a 4 year psychology degree. If your getting it just to say "I have a BA degree" then I totally agree with you.
Thanks for watching Blue Jedi
I got number one! Graduated with my masters in exercise science back in 2017! Life has been filled with complaining customers at check out lanes, overnight stocking, facing merchandise at Target, flow team at Target where I felt like we had to work faster than a bobsled goes down the track at the Winter Olympic Games, checking for passes at a local ski area, not being able to hustle my way out of a paper bag for new clients as a personal trainer. This probably explains why I'm still single. 😨
Sorry to hear that... good luck!
I studied biology and I wish I had known that 4 years ago, I’m stuck now but still hopeful
Good luck!
Same 🥲
I graduated biology, now waiting fr Msc biology. I still dont regret it. Haha we study everything about living organisms. 💚
Can you do a video on the best double majors, joint programs or dual degree combos.
Noted
Once the pandemic is over, I think it would be cool to see a daily vlog on your channel.
I think so too! haha we'll see
Animal and Plant sciences are extremally valuable- You can easily get jobs in the agricultural field or work for government offices such as the DNR. Animal science is also very important for people going into the veterinary field.
You could also specialize to get rid of the problem of being too general, such as focusing on Zoology or Local Wildlife.
sad to see mortuary science on this list. its a really niche field and you actually need a very specialized program and pass boards before you even get a job in the industry. its not a job you can start at the bottom and rise up from. the numbers are bad because its rigorous... but the job prospects are almost 100% especially now! it's a lot of anatomy classes, law , ethics, and restorative arts as well as a lot of hands on lab work (gross anatomy, live embalmings). it's actually worth it! also of note is that only about 5-6 schools actually offer a bachelors program. But its kind of an upward trend because 4 year programs offer more experience in the lab as well as less "teaching to the test"...
I love your honesty so much...it takes a lot of guts to be this honest❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!
I’m currently in the mortuary program online and have a job lined up before I even graduate. 🤷🏻♀️
Good luck Rebecca
As something of a different perspective, most colleges and universities don't think of themselves as offering vocational training, and most people won't get a non-academic job in the field they studied in. Rather, graduates should pitch their soft skills to employers. The usual advice given at career centers is that you should a) get career counseling early to help you decide what kind of career you want and how to present your soft skills from your degree for that career and b) most employers ask for any college degree and care more about soft skills.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Matt
environmental engineering is a legitimate degree tho.. i don’t know anyone who graduated w me who didn’t get a job out of college
Im an undergraduate in lifesciences and i totally agree that my degree alone cannot get me a decent job - though i knew this from the start since my end goal was to pursue research plus biology was my interest but I do wish I had your insight while i was a bit younger.
I'm thinking to do my undergraduation in life sciences so should I do or not??
Environmental studies is more about laws, policies, advising, and protection... a lot more jobs private and public sectors. The job market is growing with environmental research and concern increasing. Yes it’s really hard to get your foot in the door, but once you do it’s rewarding... maybe not financially but in all other ways.
What you think about environmental planning and management?
@@boularastouahri1208 that’s definitely very specific. From what I’ve learned the more “specific” you’re majors title is... the less jobs are open to you. Environmental science/studies is very broad... same as biology, ecology, chemistry, zoology. There are certainly land management jobs in the department of the interior, and National park system but those jobs are very competitive. I would always suggest having some form of engineering with that major. I have a minor in environmental technology (gps, surveying, geological analytics) the more you can squeeze into your major the better.
@@ellenwhite2973 thx for telling me this. So before I'm going to apply , what do u suggest for me ?
I have a desire to go for oilfield career after graduation ,what about geology?
@@boularastouahri1208 definitely have good references, geology professors, environmental science professors. You’ll need connections, volunteer wherever you can... I don’t know what oilfield internships are out there but I’ve applied for the Geological Society of America volunteer work or look at internships or volunteer work at your state or even local EPA. I would also look at your local mineral surveying companies... volunteering in the private sector might be a little more labor intensive and have some ethical issues but they will get you some powerful colleagues for good references. My expertise is wildlife and climate change so oil field work is a little different than what I know. I think that being in land management is definitely the right major for oilfield work, also good for forestry. It’s good you know what job you want, it just might be hard to have a plan B. But you seem like you know what you want, that’s very good.
@@boularastouahri1208 geology is another broad major. If you know exactly what job you want then it would be best to have a specific major, you might just have to wait or compete for those jobs. Might take you longer to be promoted. If you want more job opportunities in different fields or the ability to apply for a broader range of jobs then geology is a very good way to go. I went into environmental studies and I could go into ecological, biological, climate, and geological jobs because I have had classes in all of those things. I don’t know what classes are in land management but the more specific the topic of your major the more narrow your job opportunities are.
In Canada, some life science or health science programs are extremely difficult to get into and are popular among people who want to get into programs like medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and physiotherapy schools. It is generally easier to get good grades in courses required for these degrees. These courses are also useful for tests like MCAT.
That's not the case in America
Also here, it is not the common case here in Saudi Arabia.. Shane PLEASE would you advice me to transfer from Public Health Science to Computer Science ? Love to you from Saudi Arabia
@@mahafadaaq5900 computer science is better than public health science.
@@ShaneHummusmisinforming the public so you can gets likes is cruel.
Kind of sad that most of the things I wanted to major in are on this list 🥲
Study what you like and do not let somebody else discourage you!
@@tobi4907 thank you
Don't let this video sway you! No matter what degree you pick, there will always be someone out there who will criticise it.
Some examples of useless science degrees are: Ptolemaic Astronomy, Flat earth Science, Creationism Science (Intelligent Design)
Flat earth science 🥴 you've got to be kidding me.......
Andrew if that actually exists I might have to put it into a video... Do you have a source?
@@ShaneHummus LOL. I was joking.
@@ShaneHummus haha I was kidding.
@@andrewhopkins3143 Okay my faith in humanity has been restored slightly
Hey man! Good job giving an accurate info about Science. Completely agree with everything you said.
Glad you enjoyed!
@Shane Hummus, you should do videos about how to find jobs with “useless degrees” / what jobs most people with these degrees end up doing!
What to do if your degree is worthless but it's your passion?
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bro do you not know what BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY is?
Do most easiest/hardest degrees!?
Hmm noted Tony
Yes do this
Easiest useful and hardest useful
Please
Yes please!
Disagree on pretty much all the degrees that fall under the tree of Biology tbh (Environmental, Plant/Animal Science, Forestry, Agriculture). Biology jobs by nature are always very hands-on. It's a practical Science where you also need to understand the theory behind it. The issue is, Universities teach 80% theory and only 20% practical, unless they have a built in internship. If you graduate, and all you have is the practical experience taught during the degree, you've already set yourself up for failure. You NEED to be volunteering or interning to be in with a shot. Consider it part of the degree. If you go into a Biology degree without doing any research beforehand and don't realise you need to volunteer and build work experience, then yes, you'll fail at finding jobs. Just like no self respecting employer would hire an Engineer that hasn't got any experience outside the lecture hall.
In Canada (at least in Ontario), exercise science is a sub-specialty for kinesiology. Usually, people go on to become chiropractor, physiotherapy afterwards. There's no direct path from high school to chiropractor and physiotherapy since they are grad level courses. I agree, exercise science on itself it pretty useless.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
@@Alexander-pn2cd yeah, that's the gist of my message. Students study kinesiology with specialization in exercise science. Then go onto study chiropractors and physiotherapy. There's no direct path from high school to chiropractor.
@@Alexander-pn2cd no worries. it's just an UA-cam comment. no need to take it so seriously. it's all good.
Shane, thank you so much for opening my eyes in the past, I dropped out of psychology programme one year in and went on to study pure math. Loving it so far!
That's awesome Faye! I wish you well in your career
Math is power!
The thing about the Science degrees is that people tend to think they are well paying and easy employment (not true at all, especially with just an undergraduate degree). The sciences are now very much geared to graduate education since all science has so much specific information that it's impossible to be a complete "expert" of the science, instead being an expert in one part of it. Many people who choose science degrees are typically in it for Medical careers (which typically are in high demand) or for research purposes (which is a personal interest). It's that paradox of Good paying job vs. a job you love.
Agree re. environmental health. Studies Biology w emphasis km conservation Biology and have been unable to get any job that pays decent at all. Result? Over 10 years later, I have worked as a vet tech, waitress, receptionist etc. and am still barely scraping by while having a huge loan debt hovering over me. Shit.
Ah yes, the classic mistake of thinking that one would only take a degree to earn a lot of money in the future.
I graduated with a biology degree and I personally have done well but I have seen alot of people fail. The trick is to get experience early on. I started in a food microbiology lab in my second year of college and by the time I graduated I had a job secured and I lived comfortably right out of college. If you wait until you graduate to get a job you are going to spend time struggling. The job in college was paid and it was an upgrade from my retail job. You also need to see if you are good in the lab. Alot of people aren't meant to work in the lab so try to get experience before you spend too much time on your degree. People either hate it or love it and you need to know where you fall.
Microbiology (or cell & molecular biology) is worth more than plant and animal biology because of its chemical engineering applications.
You have valuable content Shane, thanks for your guidance❤
My pleasure!
I do have a question: What if what you want to do requires one of these degrees? For example I want to be a wildlife biologist, and the professor I do undergrad research with (who is a wildlife biologist) says biology or environmental science are the best degrees you can get for that, but both of those are on this list.
I think he talked about that in his other videos. If you have a clear-cut path, you're good to go tbh.
AngelusVastator That’s a relief! Thanks
I might have a video for that. Stay tuned
Hey Shane! Thank you for the video!
I was wondering what’s your opinion about majoring in Microbiology
Same question
Same
Agriculture is a great degree, knowing how to successfully farm. Also I had tons of people coming to hire me. I also went to the best plant and soil science program. Plant science and animal science are very profitable in the right regions. I like in Oklahoma and plant science majors are needed.
I would rather be unemployed with a botany MS, waiting for a position in my field, than settle for an "easier bag to secure" in a field I don't care about.
well said 😌
am in my first year of biology and i can switch to engineering since i have the grade but i don't like math that's why am in biology but when i see how work is in biology im seriously thinking about changing to engineering that i hate .at this point i can't even study for biology i think am studying for no goal at least in engineering i have a goal
@@zineblabraoui3431 same sentiment
this definitely doesnt apply to ireland where most biology degrees make you eligible to become a laboratory technician in companies like pfizer or in hospitals. it's a rapidly growing sector with thousands of new jobs every year
True
I'm loving your channel so far. Do these videos apply only to the US or to all countries
U.S but I welcome people from across different nations. Feel free to comment your thoughts too
First time seeing your videos. You saved my life from picking any of these degrees! New subscriber Great video☺️💞🎉🎊🎊🎊🎉🎊
Awesome! Thank you!
These are some really important points about choosing a Science degree. Apparently there are a lot of them to avoid. lol Nice video Shane! ❤
Thanks Andrea
working for a "science based" agency it is important to have this type of education. Unfortunately, there is so much competition for these jobs it makes it hard to get one in a location you want and once you do get one of these jobs you find you find you are just writing report after report check regulatory box after regulatory box. Forestry is a good one and they are in demand.
It's sad that you get hate for telling the truth and legitimate facts. You spit out harsh truths and you're doing amazing!
Lots of love to you! ♥
Thanks for the support Prerna
That's leftistism for you
Shane Hummus, I agree with your tip on learning the types of realistic jobs a degree will get before considering that degree. I know someone who graduated with a fine arts degree, and she had difficulty landing an art teacher position due to lack of experience and perhaps even further education. I remember her telling me that it's apparently okay not to know what to do with a degree. She's been working in coffee shops. I agree with you, Shane. I like to know which jobs realistically come with a job degree, as in with nursing and dental hygiene.
Hi, great video btw, so I want to become an environmental scientist and I did some research and there's an increase in the growth rate of the job ( is 8% bad?) but you said anything environmentally related is pretty bad and I'm really confused. Are there any other degrees I can choose to score a job in something environmental related or is it just this?
The same
Do you have any thoughts on Marine Biology? I want to get into that field and become a Marine life conservationist.
Step 1: Get a doctorate
Step 2: Publish
Step 3: Enjoy life with fishes
Hey!!! Can you make a video about best social justice careers?? For example: Social work or criminologist or probation officer. Thanks and great video 😄
The BEST Liberal Arts Degrees...?
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I didn't watch that yet😅 recently subbed to your channel, thanks anyway.
Could you please tell me is biology and biotechnology degrees the same?
Thank you for your answer
They are not. Biotechnology is more applied. It has a larger practical component and tends to not have ecology or environmental units. But both provide the same job opportunities.
You should make videos talking about the key properties you should be looking for when picking for a colleges to go to
How to choose a college (Practical Advice)
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I have no career goal. I went through 4year uni blind and come out with a bs in bio. I didn’t network or anything and I for sure didn’t want a job in a lab. Funny enough, I started applying for minimum wage lab jobs because I was tired of sitting at home doing nothing.
I don’t know what to do.
Plan your future. Good luck
I’m currently majoring in psychology, I can confirm this guy be hating on my degree.
lol
After I checked the website Environmental Health & Safety Management is ranked 132 while Environmental Health is ranked 352. Confusing!
So in short, Don't major in Biology ?
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Maybe unless you live in a country where you won't be in massive dept afterwards.
Very helpful! Thank you very much!!
Dang I got number 1 lol! However, Exercise science/Kinesiology is one of best majors to get into the rehabilitation field. Jobs like occupational therapy and physical therapy. For me it's a good option since I am pursuing a career in physical therapy. Most people accepted into DPT programs majored in exercise science.
Best of luck Leonardo
You clearly don't understand science nor science degrees. I'm a Bio major working in Microbiology laboratory for water and black water treatment and I'm pulling 6 figures easy. It's all about applications and skill set.
Bio major doesn't mean "Biologist" feel like you're being too literal on title terms.
Bio is highly versatile. Most versatile degree Bio degree can lead you into laboratory, research to industry pharmaceutical (yes those too) Medical School, Clinical Lab science, Public Health feild ect so much more versatile than you think.
Work experience isn't excluded, No one in science does this, and anyone who does major in Bio/Environmental science know this and has the critical thinking you're not seeing.
I almost graduated with an Exercise Science degree. With that degree, you really have to go to graduate school because you will not get a good-paying job with it.
Good luck Wendy! Just plan it out well
@10:57 - Thank you!!! I wish I would have taken intern or fellowship opportunities. I wish someone told me this when I was a teen. I graduated HS to only be a college wanderer/drop out, working jobs, not a career in sight, stressed out, have college debt, living check to check. Sadly, so many young people won't see this video, but will walk in my worn down shoes 😔
I agree with everything you say here, really. I do think that people who go into biology or psychology with a plan (like you say at the end) to go into, for example, medicine or to become a school psychologist are much better off. You always need to have a plan.
Exactly Susan. If you know what you wanna do with it then it could work out.
Think the agriculture one was a little off base. An overwhelming majority of people who major in agriculture aren't going to school to be farmers but to work in the industry itself. As agronomists, feed nutritionists, extension agents, salesman, marketers, processing managers, etc. Yes you do have people who are farmers who go to college and go back to work the farm full time or work in the industry to supplement their part-time farm income. People who want to be market gardeners like Curtis Stone or want to homestead and raise livestock like Joel Salatin aren't going to college for it. Many people also don't grasp how large the scope of the agriculture field is and the amount of jobs there are in between farmers raising crops and livestock all the way to grocery stores and restaurants. Consultants, soil scientists, grain originators, slaughter plant workers, marketers, seed salesman, feedlot managers, forage specialists, oil press workers etc. The major is broad but the jobs are there.
Thanks for your input
@@ShaneHummus thank you Shane. I enjoy the content very much
Hey Shane would you recommend getting a BA in CS then getting my MS in CS since it’s integrated I’ll be graduating in 4 years
That could work. Good luck!
Why not the BS in CS? Is there any difference?
@@Zhesack you see, I would go that route by a BS in CS requires more CS electives. And because of that, I decided why not just get a BA in CS in 2 years (already did 60 pseo/college credits in high school) and get the integrated MS in CS and graduate in 4 years which would be equal to the time I would have to graduate for a BS in CS
@@khadraosman7562 it makes sense, I guess.
Tbh, I don't know but it sounds good. Then, the thing that I would be more concerned is about the job opportunities, but I think that a MS and a good portfolio can make it, maybe.
@@snowd-to3ps Thanks man! im about to start my first semester freshmen classes and now that I know this I think I'll head down the BS route. Do you think I should still get the MS and graduate in hopefully 4 years (taking 18 credits a sem)?
Lol people dont study exercise science just to become personal trainers. They study it to go to Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, or Medical School. Its typically a pre-professional degree.
Thanks for watching Alex
10:55 Thx Shane you literally saved me from potential self-destruction lmao glad I was born in the 21st century.
Haha cheers!
what degree were you going to do?
I'm gonna go on a limb and say you clearly have no understanding of what "Environmental Science" and "Environmental Engineering" actually mean.
I have a strong interest in studying environmental biology. However, I am pursuing a business degree right now (currently in my first year) because of Shane. He is right. I don’t want to waste 4 years of my time and tens of thousands of dollars for a degree that can’t guarantee me a job. I’m thinking of just minoring in environmental related field but idk yet. I hope it all pays off in the end! And if it did, I will thank Shane because he saved my life! Lol.
I'm confident things will turn out positively for you Rycon. You got this!
You're going to regret pursuing a career you aren't interested in. If your passion is to be working outdoors, you're going to hate working indoors in some stuffy office. The only way an environmental biology degree doesn't get you a job is if you do zero volunteering or internships during your degree. You need to make yourself stand out. It's a hands-on science after all. You need the experience to get hired.
Mortuary Science degrees (associates) are worth it, if it's what you want to do with life. You must view it as a lifestyle and profession and not a job. It takes special people to take care of others loved ones after they die. You also are required to have some schooling and pass a comprehensive exams from the school, along with a national science and art exam, then a state exam after your one year apprenticeship. It's a very respectful profession and will always be needed.
Well general biology is not the best biology degree according to pay scale as microbiology, biotechnology and, toxicology ranked higher and not just that, but a degree like microbiology seems to be classified as a healthcare degree so I’m sure that will offer a stable spot in the healthcare industry. Same with biotech. Not just that, but becoming a medical lab technologist is in really high demand right now so I’m sure some aspects of biology, maybe not the general degree, are pretty useful. I haven’t gone to college myself yet but if anyone with these related degrees would like to inform me more on what I just said, please do so
Thanks for your input William
wanted to ask about biotechnology degree and forensic science
Stay tuned for that
@@ShaneHummus ok bro cause i don't wanna spend the rest of my life regretting assit me
Could you cover other countries as well?
Maybe in the future. Stick around
Would you say that Microbiology and bio technology would be a good undergrad? I’m not using that to get jobs, because I’m going to med school.
With sciences the undergraduate education has become less important and it just a stepping stone. So if your goal is Medical school do whatever you think will work best for you, and if medical school doesn't work out then I recommend getting a Master's or PhD since that is almost a requirement to work in research science. Otherwise you just need a Bachelor's to be a teacher.
Why would you go to college to learn how to exercise
haha right
You may not know this, but several universities actually have a mandate from Congress to teach agricultural science. The Morrill Land Grant Acts in the 1800s gave states land for the express purpose of creating farming schools, and every state in the nation has at least one such university. They obviously teach things other than farming, but farming is still an important part of their mission.
Hmm, how about a video for high paying outdoor jobs one can get with or without a degree? 🤔
-high-paying
-outdoor
Pick one
As someone studying exercise science, yeah it's a pretty useless major. I'm dropping out after getting a diploma cuz to work as a personal trainer, you just need a certificate (the only reason I did the extra semester to get a diploma is because the first year of uni is free in NZ). I looked into strength & conditioning and you just need work experience to get accredited in the industry (with the big jobs on national teams requiring at least 6 years of work experience so getting a degree would just be an unnecessary delay). You also can't work as a massage therapist with a sport/exercise degree and need post grad study to work as a clinical exercise physiologist. If you're interested in the health aspect of exercise then just go into physiotherapy/chiropractic studies.