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Sami Amor Nice I guess as long as you have a goal/plan then everything’s gonna follow. Still can’t tel the difference between integrated and general studies lol
Psychology, biology, Art history, communications, education, something general. Been onto this channel long enough to know atleast some of these are in the video.
c’mon man in a fair society education should never be mentioned in a discussion about worthless degrees. nothing against your comments tho it’s just unfortunate that it’s what it is
@@jeremylee48 education as a degree is worthless. education is about the actual fields like maths, science, english, etc not some generic degree called "education"
My bachelors is in English, and i tell EVERYONE who wants to be an author TO NOT MAJOR IN ENGLISH. My English degree has helped me immensely with being in grad school because i know how to be a decent academic writer. along with the that my masters I’m working on is in Shakespeare so having a precursory degree in English is really helpful. If someone wants to be an author then they should spend the day writing, not going to school.
Ah yes my sociology major finally made a list. To be honest I saw this coming. You're right, I'm screwed after college. If only you were around when i first got to college. Love your work.
For any of these "overrated" majors I would say that they are all fine provided that you reach a sufficiently high level of education. In other words, if you study sociology because you actually want to be a sociologist then just keep going and get a Ph.D. As a sociologist you won't be rich but you will do OK and the point after all is that you will be doing what you want to do. I make a lot of money as an actuary but anesthesiologists make damn near half a million every year! Would I give up my career to become one? No because I don't want to do that kind of work.
You probably knew that getting an undergrad in sociology wouldn’t qualify you for a job in that field. And that’s ok. Just set a new goal and work towards that with a masters.
I think the reason why people get caught up doing liberal arts or general studies is because it's very similar to how we are taught in high school and middle school. In grade school we are taught a bit if everything...so when people come out undecided and go to college they go into these general degrees and because they are used to the format of grade school, they kind of never get out of it
Yeah, but as an aspiring adult you should understand, at the very least, the way the world works; this means money. The average 18 year old understands that money is important, but they think any and ALL jobs offer that. School is not as horrible as people say. Life is SOMETIMES pretty obvious. We all have a picture of the world.
I got a general studies degree more than twenty years ago and make well above six figures. Of course, I ended up earning a doctorate degree and pursuing something that I really love, but I wouldn't be where I am today without having first completed an undergraduate degree in something.
I have a bachelors in exercise science and I agree. My department stated that the degree is ideal as a stepping stone for students pursuing physical therapy or any other health career that requires higher education. So basically they are are implying that the bachelors by itself is useless.
School isn't good in career advice, they don't tell you you should get a PhD in psychology/bio/pure science to even start a career, and don't tell you the broad world of jobs they generally tell us computer science has computer scientist, biology has biologist, psychology has psychologist. I was that naive to not understand that😂 Keep it up shane youve really helped me
Hey do "Most stressful degrees" Or "Most stressful careers/jobs" ... Where you get paid well but your mental health, satisfaction and social life goes to absolute shit.
If you go to an elite university (e.g. Ivy League) then you can major in something irrelevant and useless and still land a good-paying job. Why? Networking! Those schools enroll more kids from the top 1% than the bottom 60%. If your roommate's dad is a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you won't be looking for jobs on Indeed. Also, for some jobs, a degree from an accredited university just checks a box. The military is a good example of this.
Think of colleges like a supermarket. The employees there never tell what are healthy and what’s not. It’s up to people like Shane to give us advice (not that it’s right all the time lol). Thanks Shane luv ur videos :)
I watched these videos and for the most part, it's helpful but Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Science arent to become personal trainers. There are clinical positions in hospitals for exercise physiologists that require you have a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Kinesiology. A person with just a personal training certification or high school diploma could not work with a patient in cardiac rehab for example.
I'm currently a French and English major in my final year ( I only picked up English because I discovered this year that it was possible to squeeze it in and still graduate on time ), and honestly, I agree that there's little value in an English degree. A French degree is pretty valuable where I live, but I have to say, there's absolutely nothing you can learn about English in university that you can't learn online...Not to mention that English is supposed to help with critical thinking but I don't think most of my peers (at my university at least) have really sharpened that skill... so much for that. I do kind of regret not going into computer science or some type of engineering simply because I think it would have challenged me more (and the better job prospects is nice too).
Ok I'm just gonna spill: As a high school junior I'm thinking either a major in biochemistry or physics (most likely physics) since I'm debating between having a physics based career (probably astrophysics) or something related to medicine (more on the research side). Then maybe a minor in history/literature/philosophy/psych/comp. sci (I know nothing about comp sci but it's useful)-one of those. So my issue is that I like nearly everything and the reason I want to major in something science related is because it's interesting and I feel like it's easier to learn humanities related subjects on my own especially since I absolutely love them. I guess I ultimately want a science-based career and then have a side gig based on writing (books/journalism??) because that's grown into a passion. I also want to learn more languages but I'm thinking I should just do that on my own time. With AP credits, I hope I can save some time and money and honestly, after undergrad I wanna get at least a Masters or PHD (cause science based careers generally need one-though if I change my mind, physics could still allow me a degree of flexibility I think) and I'm considering getting out of the U.S and studying in Canada or the U.K or something. I will say though that sometimes I just want to forget about it all and go start a bookstore or bakery or something in another country and live life in peace. That's probably not happening until I reach retirement age though....I dunno but hey I guess I"ll come back to this one day and see how much these semi-formed plans have changed. Edit: lol it's only been a few months and now I'm thinking about a double major in physics and political science....just wow what am I doing😅
It looks like you have the start of a good plan: 1. Major in either Physics (for a career as an astrophysicist) or Biochemistry (for a career in medical research, maybe MD-PhD?) 2. Minor in one of the humanities you are interested in. Philosophy seems to encompass a lot of them. 3. Take electives in the remaining humanities classes of your interest. You can also learn coding languages online.
Hi. Have you looked into either biotech, biophysics or biomedical engineering? Those majors might offer an overlap of your interests and you will have enough background credits to go into many fields. Majoring in BME might be a very pragmatic choice, too. As a scientist, I'd say that you're making the right choice to choose physics / pre-med for your undergrad and study languages and the humanities on your own or as a minor if your heart is still in the sciences. Growing up in Thailand, I was a bio major with a wide range of interests, so I kept taking language and social science classes on the side. But it was a good prep for work in public health. I eventually ended up in a state school in NY to study for a PhD in Epidemiology with a focus on global health. I worked on hand hygiene promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa, so I had to read Foucault (or tried to do so) alongside scientific papers when I was preparing for thesis defense. I had no formal qualification in the humanities. Maybe you see yourself in a role like this, too? Also, there may be more demand for a scientist with a moderate level of French than a French interpreter with moderate background in science. It's easier to study languages outside of school than to work on experimental studies, considering all the required resources, regulations and ethical clearances. Just my 2 cents.
Could you please talk about neuroscience degree, because there’s not much about it on the internet so it would be really interesting to hear what you would have to say
I would also add business management! So many people pick it and think that they're going to come out of uni ready to start their own business but it's not as simple as that!
I got a biology degree because I DIDN'T want to become a medical doctor (I absolutely agree that it's overrated). I also knew from the start that a Bachelor's alone wouldn't be enough. I never intended to just do a Bachelor's anyway,. I'm getting my Master's now and intend to get a doctorate as well.
I know this video is light hearted but I hope that doesn't stop kids from taking his advice. I graduated with a BS in civil engineering (the lowest paid engineering field for the first 4 years, after you get your PE your in the money), and landed a fantastic job. Excellent work/life balance and close to six figures starting pay. Folks, do engineering and don't let the math scare you. I got a GED and was terrible at math but I worked harder just to catch up and ended up with a math minor. Don't let people crap on environmental engineering either, oil and gas companies are paying a ton of money trying to keep a good rep. Industrial hygienist and industrial management are also good fields from what I've seen. Bottom line, if you don't know what degree to pick just don't go or get pressured into going. University is a trap and is predatory in it's tactics, it will ruin your life forever. A friend of mine got a 1 year mechanic certificate and is making just as much as I am right now.
Dang choosing a degree is tough. These videos are helping, but I’m still having trouble choosing between Computer Science and Medicine. I like the idea of technology, coding, and computers. Medicine is good too because I like biology, anatomy, and researching the human body. I’m doing some research on both degrees about their work life balance, location, jobs available, etc. Hopefully, I’ll be able to decide soon they’re just two great degrees that it’s so hard to choose from.
I wish you good luck Sam. Please watch these 2 videos Why being a medical doctor is overrated... ua-cam.com/video/hVOa2nCBa3w/v-deo.html Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It? ua-cam.com/video/c-41IY0bOGU/v-deo.html
Just about a week ago I made the decision to pursue a degree in sonography (ultrasound tech). Originally, entering college as a freshman this year I was convinced that I was going to become a doctor so my plan was to major in biology. After a lot of thinking and watching your videos, I finally came to the conclusion that a biology major is not a smart move. With the school that I will be applying to (after earning two prerequisites that I’m missing) it’s very easy to advance from the associates to a bachelors, leaving me with just prerequisites if I decide to go for an MD or PA. To any premed students reading this, really make sure to ask yourself if a biology major is worth it. Life is very spontaneous and does not go as planned and the only thing I have to say is that getting a degree that promises job security and is still a steppingstone towards medical school is an amazing approach. I’m not really sure why sonography isn’t really covered on this channel but I think it is a great career to pursue
Hi Shane will add my opinion here. 1. Those who are already wealthy can major in anything and still have a great job. 2. In many cases a Bachelor's in anything is not enough. Chemistry, History, Communication, etc. Look at grad school before graduation. Engineering is good and maybe something business related. 3. Many Liberal Arts/social sciences can be double majors. Food example Communications (PR) and Marketing. 4. Many are false taught college is the only way. In low college attendence Communities. It's seen as a "miracle" ladder, then people end up seeing your perspective.
In re: Psychology. I was an LVN (LPN) pulling a shift on a psych ward. Most of my coworkers that night were men/women who had a BA in Psych. They were glorified nurse's aids (called "counselors"); they made little better than minimum wage. My certificate (not degree) in Vocational Nursing takes 3 semesters to accomplish. I had a license; they did not. I got paid twice what they got and actually did less work. To a man/woman, they deeply regretted spending that much time getting such a useless degree. The "counselor" job was the only job they could find in the field.
I was a History major and now I'm an exec in the software world (I've worked in software my entire career). What History was great for was learning to intake a ton of information and distill it down to the pertinent facts that you need AND communicate those facts to another person. These skills have been invaluable during my career. (Plus, it's fun and interesting). Perhaps it's not for everyone, but I have NO regrets about majoring in History. (If you actually want to work as a Historian though, you will need to get at least a Master's degree).
I agree I’m actually going back for my second bachelors degree and I plan on going for a masters and I’m very happy. I graduate with my firstdegree with a bachelors in agricultural business because California being an agricultural state and I wanted to ministration but I did not come from agriculture. Sadly I also got my degree during the pandemic when it started and so I applied basically for every part-time bank teller position in the area and I could not find a job. I’ve always loved history.
Doesn't mean it worked out for you that it will for everyone else. Imagine if you studied something related to software, hiw much better your career progression could have went. If anything, you are just agreeing with the people bashing humanity studies, because although you try to find meaning out of your degree, it was most likely worthless.
I’m a biology major and kinda scared about the job prospects, so I’m thinkin about double majoring in computer science as well. I could possibly even go into bioinformatics
Love the honesty when it comes to communication degrees. Still going, but now with a plan to minor in marketing and getting specialized certificates in marketing. Thanks Shane! For getting my head on straight and stuff 😂
I kind of never get general studies. A little bit of everything? If you are going to college you need to specialize in something. If you just want to have a little bit of everything then Grade school is good enough for that. Most general studies graduates work in a call center in my country. (Which btw only requires a High-school diploma) Ive also been told that general studies also feels just like being in grade school again lol. Its just a lose-lose situation. You spent money for a degree, to be still be in the same level of a High-school graduate. Thats just sad.
I usually hate trashing any major cause I know people who have made things like BA Social Work and BFA Film Studies and Moving Image Arts work really well but I have to say that instead of majoring in “interdisciplinary blfkfhejr”, just pick something and take other college courses from whatever you want!! Also I have two video ideas: is it worth doing the honors college at your university (I’m in an honors college right now) and what are some degrees that are really good in certain regions of the U.S. and meh in others?
I asked my brother what he thinks the most common college degree was and he answered “psychology”. Funny thing is, he never even went to college, like ever.
So this is very specific to me. I am currently in a program for a General Study degree which applied most (72 out of 74) of my credits earned while serving in the military. I am going for the General Studies Degree because it is that fastest degree that I can get to commission into the Army Guard as an Officer. Commissioning in the Army Guard requires 90 credits earned toward a specific degree path so, in my very specific case, the general studies degree is the best one for me to fast track the process.
Agreed. My degree is in the generic 'liberal arts'. That's because I could use my work experience in real estate and all of the credits from when I was an engineering major -- to business major counted. I then went right into my MBA program. It was way cheaper and faster than any other major.
Most of the people I have met in college and at university who study for a degree in criminal justice or forensic sciences are already employed in law enforcement. These degrees allow them to be eligible for promotion and pay raise. They are not useless, they are not necessary for employment, but they are necessary for job growth. I could only assume that for many other degrees there is a similar case. Going back on your comment on psychology degrees, as much as I appreciate you recognize that there are different types of psychology degrees, you are still under the impression that they are useless. A general psychology degree does not qualify you for a specific job, the same thing is true for most degrees (i.e. chemistry, biology, math, history, sociology). Did your undergraduate degree, prior to obtaining your Pharm. D., get you a job or was it the fact you had a college degree and you also had valuable skills not linked to your studies? Do not confuse criticism with hate, I still feel that when you present this information coming from a "personal finances" approach, the fact is that no degree (even your top rated ones such as PA and NP) are worth it. Degrees are very nuanced opportunities and there is more to them than just taking out massive loans; otherwise, you wouldn't have gone all the way to a Ph. D.
I was almossssst going for a second degree in biology.....ended up starting Engineering ( computer ) degree instead. And maybe laterrrr will still do some bio classes. No regrets so far...
The English degree part is so spot on. We go through 12 years of grade school learning English in each year, and you can only go so far with grammar and writing skills before it becomes repetitive. By 9th grade to 12th, it was all the same. Do not pursue an English major! Being an author or professional writer deals more with creativity of the mind than what is taught in those courses about prepositions and participles.
It didn’t surprise me that exercise science made it on to the list. You’re definitely right that a personal trainer doesn’t need a degree to work at a gym or to be successful. But, sometimes I see that some gyms prefer someone who has a 4 year in exercise science. So, why do you think that is? Great video by the way!
Hey there, I'm a Medical Laboratory Sciences Major. I was wondering if could talk about it on one of your videos. It seems to be a less known major and I would love to see your take on it. Keep up the good work!
It's sad but i feel to be true people with a bachelor's degree end up working on jobs that only require high school. This is because even if you had experience under your belt out of college it comes down to who you know or who you are related to get in any job unless it's a big city.
Hi Shane, could you do an evaluation of an international relations degree (by itself)? I understand it might have more value combined with business or econ minor or something like that but please just do a general overview and compare it to other humanities majors. Love your content and your realism!
As a history major who is going to graduate in Spring 21', I can confirm history is awful. I plan on taking a random job that requires a B.A. or enrolling again in either a STEM field or medicine. (Only reason I can't right now is that I am poor and I am growing tired of having to study 24/7. Currently preparing for my midterm tomorrow. And not that it matters but I maintain a 3.9 GPA). So why is history awful? Well, mainly due to the vast amount of information you have to engage with in order to do well. If you don't, not only will you do poorly in most classes but if you actually attempt serious historical writing, you would inevitability be clueless and make a mess of things. History deals with nearly anything and everything and utilizes a lot of literary theories. I was not aware of this prior to going in; they (the teachers/professors) wait until you are a junior before they explain how "historical thinking" and "historical writing" works in the humanities. Essentially, I will have to continually write research proposals for the rest of my life to gain grants if I want to sustain my life with only a history degree. Aside from this, the only other option is teaching K-12 or continuing my education and going for a Masters or Ph.D. (both of which require more studying, work, and are very costly). And on a side note, history can be also very toxic. History deals with all of the details and interpretations of humanity's past. If you are uncomfortable reading extensively on American slavery, the holocaust, war crimes, and images of the deceased, then this might not be for you (not to mention that almost every person you will read will have been dead for decades to centuries). TL;DR History requires a lot of reading, studying, and writing. There are only three main ways of making money with 'just' a history degree: Writing research proposals for grants, teaching K-12, or becoming a professor. History is also toxic and deals with humanity's worst events (i.e., it is not for the faint of heart).
I'm thinking about dropping out of psychology, I'm actually in the begging, I really enjoy this major but I absolutely agree with this guy. Where I live most colleges are free if you study and get into a public one, so if I change it, I will not be spending lots of money, only time. So what do I do?
Exercise science and education tied together is how one of my friends became high school gym teacher. That's about the end all be all of the kinesiology degree...and you'd probably just be better off doing it the other way around so you can do a cheap Med or even Edd...
Thanks so much, for the video man! I already took Bsc Sociology with a Placement year. Don't know what placement the college gonna provide! I am feeling hopeless after seeing Sociology in the list and the Professors comment. :((
If you want to work in psychology or psychiatry and still have a good job, get a BSN as well. Double major. Nurses make good pay and having a psych degree will allow you to work in diverse areas of mental health without needing a PhD or MD.
Entertaining. As I said before the General Studies Degree is worthless without experience! However if you need a degree for promotion and additional education to supplement knowledge in a specific area, it’s awesome! Liberal Studies is fine as a transfer degrees and personal enrichment.
I agree with this list, but most people who major kinesiology related fields want to become Physical Therapists. I still agree with you that it is an overrated degree because one can get into physical therapy school with any degree as long they meet the prerequisites.
And I was even thinking about history as an option some years back. Who would have thought that a history degree would be a trap? 40000 in debt would take at least years to pay off, and the interest is the worst part. Biology also sounds scary, and I would not recommend going to graduate school, since it is grueling to get through. I hear all kinds of horror stories about how much harder graduate school is than college undergraduate studying, and even though it's worth the effort, I would want to make sure that I love what I am studying.
Great vid! But have you ever thought about doing different types of videos? Its starting to feel like it's the same information as a lot of your videos repackaged. It might be interesting for you to have speakers from specific fields come in to talk about their experiences, viewers call in and you give advice (the dave ramsey of degrees), or to hear about your specific experiences with a medical degree
Genetics is ok if you plan to be a Genetics Counselor in my opinion. These jobs pay fairly well and you can go on to work in Genetics Research. I have friends in this field and they make pretty good. Do your research though!! Shane has been a HUGE help to me. Thankful for this you tube channel
While I appreciate the heck out of this guy for his input and what he is saying is DEFINITELY worth considering… BUT… Here’s thr thing: Not everyone out there is looking for the major with the best career outlook. Some people just love their subject… they can’t imagine doing anything else… to those people, make SURE you are serious about your school work, making connections, seizing every opportunity available to you and working hard when you graduate. Yes, there are absolutely useless degrees out there that you should steer clear of (gender studies, art, etc.) but for History, Biology, English, Psychology, etc… there is still a lot for us to figure out about that stuff and we need folks studying it, going on to masters/doctoral studies and making progress in it. Go for it!
Even though i have a degree in sociology (aka funology) i have no regrets about being a college graduate. I learned a lot outside of the classrooms. But thst was in late 60s... would not want to be in what the colleges have become now
I'm biology pre med consentration with minor in chemistry i want to be a doctor and i completely agree it's a huge risk to try and get into med school borderline impossible perfect grades perfect MCAT experience and great application and applying to 10 med schools you still only have like a 20 percent chance of getting a spot and what people don't talk about is getting into residency which is actually harder to get into than med school but don't let this discourage you just think about it
Yea physical therapist make good money and it's very relaxed, low stress job. When does a person who injures their ankle, and knee ever get news they are going to die?? He forgot about this job. You can make an argument that all undergraduate degrees are useless if you don't make anything out of it.
I disagree just because there exists many better degrees to go into medical school with. For example, nursing. Nursing actually teaches you much more about medicine than kinesiology and it also has for benefit to be a much more employable degree (if med school doesn't work out). Other better degrees include pharmacology and pre-med specific degrees. Also sports medicine requires more than a kinesiology degree in 95-99% of cases.
I have a B.A. in English and I agree with Shane. I've worked as a freelance writer for 6 years and a grant writer for 2 years, and I've never once been asked about my degree. That said, I enjoyed my classes and going to college, but I don't think it was worth taking out the student loans to fund my tuition. Luckily, my family helped me cover my tuition for the majority of my schooling, so I don't have too much debt.
You're definitely right with all of these degrees. Currently in CC, but I am planning to change my major. However, I would say with a major like Psychology, what helps is that you have a specific career in mind. With that being said, depending on your goals, you do NEED to get a Master's at least in Psychology.
I know two really bright students at my community college. One is an English major and the other is a Psychology major. It's honestly a shame that they're so smart, but aren't doing their research😥
These degrees are great for certain careers. Exercise science is great for going on to become a sports trainer or doctor, or a physical therapist. Please try to become a trainer on the MBA without a degree; tell them you looked online. Sociology is great for becoming a lawyer or a counselor. Liberal arts is great for becoming a librarian… googling liberal arts is not going to cut it when you apply for a job. History is great for becoming a U.S. diplomat. English degrees could be great for becoming a teacher, technical writer, librarian. Criminal Justice is good if you want to work for the FBI or become a border patrol officer (government jobs do require you to have a bachelors degree in a related field). A bachelors in Psychology can get you a job working with troubled youth, a behavioral tech for people on the spectrum ($30 an hour), helping foster kids transition into real life, etc. A degree in communications will help you to become a language pathologist making $50-60 an hour. And so on and so forth!
Hey Shane! I’m just curious, what history podcasts or you tubers do u listen to or watch? Thanks as always for the great content I’m applying soon and your advice has helped me a great deal.
Hey Shane, could you let me know what you think of a degree in robotics? Also, I’ve heard that the computer science degree field is becoming inundated with too many people. What do you think of this?
In my personal experience (take it with a grain of salt), I'm seeing the demand for computer science is growing faster compared to the number of graduates getting their degree every year.
Most of my peer from computer science were already targeted by company & work during their senior year. And this coming from a B tier university in Asia
Me trying to decide if I should double major in microbiology and something else (like economics) or just not do bio at all :/ I really love the subject, and I´m in a really lucky position to be able to get my bachelor's without any debt. It's just such a hard decision to make. Your videos have really opened my eyes and made me say "oh shit I need to think this through a little more" so thank you for that Shane.
Criminal justice now is pretty awesome to have. It gives you academic and future practical advantages. Law enforcement now makes 6 figures easily, especially going high up the ranks. I think CRJ is one of those majors that is underrated, but I have a passion for law enforcement.
life is so short. it's over in almost the blink of an eye. i did study english for a bachelor's. now halfway through an mba. was it the best decision financially? no. i did have a lucrative scholarship, however, that allowed me the privilege to spend my early 20s reading literature, history, and philosophy, and thinking about things. i then spent the next 10 years after college as a traveling musician. i am now well-off as an esl teacher abroad, and transitioning to a finance/accounting/business career in my mid 30s. you don't have to get this stuff perfect or right the first time, or at all. it's not ALL about money, debt, career growth, or even job satisfaction. it's about finding your own path. do i regret the english degree? a little, yeah, sure. i wish i'd double-majored in finance or accounting. but it's okay. life is full of mistakes. do i regret my ex-girlfriends? definitely. would i rescind the experiences? not all of them! life is funny like that. now i have a beautiful wife i'm in love with and two amazing children. let me reiterate. life is too short. don't make ALL your judgments based off stats. i do appreciate these videos for their perspective. it's been fun binging on them. just remember: this is a VERY limited perspective!! good luck to you all.
Some General Studies degrees are also given due to curriculum changes for returning degrees. For example, you only needed one class to graduate in 2009 but go back in 2017 and need 21 hours. They will offer completion with two classes.
I dont know how the U.S American sociology is structured but my German Sociology Bachelor besides teaching sociological theories focuses on statistics, data analysis and research. So what are the differences compared to a U.S American bachelor if there are any at all?
not rlly a finance video idea, but would love to see a video where you talk abt your personal experience and journey thru college. (although im not sure if u would prefer to not talk abt ur personal life, so completely ur choice, obviously)
May I know what is your thought on Hospitality Industry related course? I, myself is a graduate of Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Based on my experience, this course is a waste of time and money because most classes or lessons are theoretical and unrealistic. On top of that, there are classes (Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Bartending,…) that you can just learn for free by googling or attending vocational school. And yes, working in an industry like this is all about common sense and being hospitable (which is so ingrained in Filipino culture). They marketed the field as a booming industry, which is kind of true. However, graduates of this course so far does not always end up getting into one. Like myself, I ended up finding and working on unrelated fields.
Hey Shane, I’ve been watching your videos religiously for the past few months. I am strongly considering going into optometry. What do you think of this field? I would really value your opinion! I trust you more than anyone I know lol
Mr. Hummus, you do such a great job doing the research and presenting your findings for these videos. I understand that you’ve done a lot of work regarding engineering majors, but I’d really like to see you do a video about the differences and similarities between engineering majors and engineering technology majors and what the career paths might look like for people who pursue those majors.
Shane, I'll admit, I was salty when I saw my first video of yours and my degree did not make the "best degree" list. After fuming and thinking it over, I decided to switch my English major to a major in Computer Science and a minor in English. You just made too much sense and I may be stupid, but I'm not stupid enough not to follow your advice. Thanks for making such great content. People need to hear the cold hard truth.
There is an exception though to the successful/famous author: Stephen King was an English major and became a English teacher initially. But I agree you do not need to major in English literature, in fact if anything I think it will kill your creativity and mire you in overtly complex introspection like it did for me years ago and discourage you from becoming a writer/novelist at all. It would be better to major in something else if you want to be a novelist; something more useful like STEM or maybe writing-related that can enhance your voice and creativity like Journalism.
Ended up switching my biology major to an environmental science major and I've honestly been a whole lot happier for it because of how much more interested I am in the subject. Plus with the world ending I figured I may end up being somewhat useful somewhere. (I AINT TAKING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2. NOT GONNA HAPPEN. NAH. NO.)
Communication degrees really depend on the school you go to. My degree is in Mass Communications which covers everything media (TV, Film, Radio, Music Production, Sound Design, Books, Video Games etcs), additionally, it covers Journalism and PR/Advertising as well. Schools that have students differentiate and focus on just one of the broader domains (PR, Journalism, or Media) tend to yield more equipped graduates. Organizational Communications is the discipline that is often referred to as the "College Athlete Degree" where you do indeed learn many great concepts, but they tend to be muddy in the specialized expertise aspect Three examples of potential jobs for them are HR, copywriting, and possibly social work.
Do you really want to be a secretary your entire life. No judgement here but if I was a secretary, I would go to Walmart to buy a toaster, then I'd take a bath with it.
Tbh, the degrees that are worth it are engineering, finance or accounting related degrees, architecture, computer science, and anything technology related. But what sucks is that the engineering and lots of stem degrees are competitive. So it's better if someone gets a certification if they can't get an actual degree. Or just don't get a degree and only do certifications lol
You can also get an associates for personal training at a 2 year junior college for less than 20 grand and enter the workforce in less than 2.5 years after you take the certification exam.
I must mention general studies by itself is, of course, pretty useless. But with one strategy, it is the most valuable degree you can get. That strategy is you must do a master's later in something useful. Many masters require a degree, any degree, with a few prerequisite subjects for admission. For example, to do a master's in Math 5 subjects is usually enough (some require more - occasionally even a lot more) - the usual 3 subjects calculus sequence, linear algebra and differential equations. Even if you know you want to do math, general studies sometimes allow 60 subjects in anything. Follow your interests or have the prerequisites for, say, computer science if you want to do that later, or pretty much anything else. You can load up on easy subjects (psychology is notoriously supposed to be easy), and if you know math is your thing, do those 60 subjects in nothing but math and related areas. General studies is the best degree out there, IMHO - when used properly. Personally, I did my undergrad in math, some financial math and computing, plus a master's in math even though I only ever worked as a computer programmer, but before I retired, I wanted to switch to Data science since they were getting me to do a lot of that work anyway as my math subjects included a lot of stats.
If you have have been around 4 ya...I would had sticked to computer engineering instead of switching to Chemical Engineering. I was actually doing quite well. I took programming I and II and got As on both. I enjoyed the program since we were doing projects that I saw they can have potential. At that time, though, I wanted to go to med school 😑😏 and my advisor said oh chemical engineering has all the requirements. And I said ok! I literally lost a year lol bc I needed to take all CHE sophomore year courses. But oh well , I might get a masters in the future in something related to CE or CS. LISTEN TO SHANE, young kids!!! He knows what he's talking about!!!
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Music?
Music is so overrated. Its great, and performing is great, but just getting a bachelors in music is nothing special
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I want to know the worst degree
General studies sounds like a fancy name for undecided.
Or people who just want ‘enlightment’
Sami Amor Nice I guess as long as you have a goal/plan then everything’s gonna follow. Still can’t tel the difference between integrated and general studies lol
It the samething as a liberal arts degress.
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Because that’s exactly what it is lol general studies is pretty much in high school 2.0...
Most underrated degrees... celsius?
Looking at you America
That's for Monday 😁
We all know Kelvin is the most underrated.
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Good one!
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Psychology, biology, Art history, communications, education, something general. Been onto this channel long enough to know atleast some of these are in the video.
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c’mon man in a fair society education should never be mentioned in a discussion about worthless degrees. nothing against your comments tho it’s just unfortunate that it’s what it is
Art history can't be "overrated" if it's not rated to begin with 😉
@@jeremylee48 education as a degree is worthless. education is about the actual fields like maths, science, english, etc not some generic degree called "education"
My bachelors is in English, and i tell EVERYONE who wants to be an author TO NOT MAJOR IN ENGLISH. My English degree has helped me immensely with being in grad school because i know how to be a decent academic writer. along with the that my masters I’m working on is in Shakespeare so having a precursory degree in English is really helpful. If someone wants to be an author then they should spend the day writing, not going to school.
Thanks for watching George
This is so helpful! I’m a senior in college and I want to be an author
I meant a senior in highschool 😂
Ah yes my sociology major finally made a list. To be honest I saw this coming. You're right, I'm screwed after college. If only you were around when i first got to college. Love your work.
Good luck! Just plan it out
For any of these "overrated" majors I would say that they are all fine provided that you reach a sufficiently high level of education. In other words, if you study sociology because you actually want to be a sociologist then just keep going and get a Ph.D. As a sociologist you won't be rich but you will do OK and the point after all is that you will be doing what you want to do. I make a lot of money as an actuary but anesthesiologists make damn near half a million every year! Would I give up my career to become one? No because I don't want to do that kind of work.
You probably knew that getting an undergrad in sociology wouldn’t qualify you for a job in that field. And that’s ok. Just set a new goal and work towards that with a masters.
Sooo, back in the days when you were choosing a degree, what degree would you choose?
Anyone with a brain knows sociology is just a cash grab for the school
I think the reason why people get caught up doing liberal arts or general studies is because it's very similar to how we are taught in high school and middle school. In grade school we are taught a bit if everything...so when people come out undecided and go to college they go into these general degrees and because they are used to the format of grade school, they kind of never get out of it
Good point
@@ShaneHummus the only thing it does is lead to grad school. Which isn’t bad if you are willing to make an often steep financial sacrifice
high school needs to expose students to computer science and business
Yeah, but as an aspiring adult you should understand, at the very least, the way the world works; this means money. The average 18 year old understands that money is important, but they think any and ALL jobs offer that. School is not as horrible as people say. Life is SOMETIMES pretty obvious. We all have a picture of the world.
I got a general studies degree more than twenty years ago and make well above six figures. Of course, I ended up earning a doctorate degree and pursuing something that I really love, but I wouldn't be where I am today without having first completed an undergraduate degree in something.
Potential biggest channel in the personal finance niche. You have real valuable content dude
Wow, thanks
I have a bachelors in exercise science and I agree. My department stated that the degree is ideal as a stepping stone for students pursuing physical therapy or any other health career that requires higher education. So basically they are are implying that the bachelors by itself is useless.
Thanks for sharing that Ethan
Exactly an exercise science degree is a stepping stone for a higher levels of education
School isn't good in career advice, they don't tell you you should get a PhD in psychology/bio/pure science to even start a career, and don't tell you the broad world of jobs they generally tell us computer science has computer scientist, biology has biologist, psychology has psychologist. I was that naive to not understand that😂
Keep it up shane youve really helped me
Thanks Sia
Hey do "Most stressful degrees"
Or "Most stressful careers/jobs"
... Where you get paid well but your mental health, satisfaction and social life goes to absolute shit.
Thanks for the suggestion
Teaching
Math/engineering/computer science and definitely Physics.
Chemical Engineering. Hands down it's good pay but by god will it drive you nuts.
Psych majors generally have issues, and go into psych to figure out why they are screwed up.
If you go to an elite university (e.g. Ivy League) then you can major in something irrelevant and useless and still land a good-paying job. Why? Networking! Those schools enroll more kids from the top 1% than the bottom 60%. If your roommate's dad is a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you won't be looking for jobs on Indeed.
Also, for some jobs, a degree from an accredited university just checks a box. The military is a good example of this.
Thanks for sharing that info
@@ghenuloUhh... I think there's been a misunderstanding
I swear Shane has a story of his friends not finding a job for every major.
Except for cs
Right Jessie lol
@@ShaneHummus Is this a reason you made this channel?
Think of colleges like a supermarket. The employees there never tell what are healthy and what’s not. It’s up to people like Shane to give us advice (not that it’s right all the time lol). Thanks Shane luv ur videos :)
Thanks for watching
Good point!
I watched these videos and for the most part, it's helpful but Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Science arent to become personal trainers. There are clinical positions in hospitals for exercise physiologists that require you have a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Kinesiology. A person with just a personal training certification or high school diploma could not work with a patient in cardiac rehab for example.
Thanks for your fair feedback Jalil
I havent watched the vid yet, but im willing to bet psychology will be on here
You won the bet 😂
I'm currently a French and English major in my final year ( I only picked up English because I discovered this year that it was possible to squeeze it in and still graduate on time ), and honestly, I agree that there's little value in an English degree. A French degree is pretty valuable where I live, but I have to say, there's absolutely nothing you can learn about English in university that you can't learn online...Not to mention that English is supposed to help with critical thinking but I don't think most of my peers (at my university at least) have really sharpened that skill... so much for that.
I do kind of regret not going into computer science or some type of engineering simply because I think it would have challenged me more (and the better job prospects is nice too).
Agreed
Ok I'm just gonna spill: As a high school junior I'm thinking either a major in biochemistry or physics (most likely physics) since I'm debating between having a physics based career (probably astrophysics) or something related to medicine (more on the research side). Then maybe a minor in history/literature/philosophy/psych/comp. sci (I know nothing about comp sci but it's useful)-one of those. So my issue is that I like nearly everything and the reason I want to major in something science related is because it's interesting and I feel like it's easier to learn humanities related subjects on my own especially since I absolutely love them. I guess I ultimately want a science-based career and then have a side gig based on writing (books/journalism??) because that's grown into a passion. I also want to learn more languages but I'm thinking I should just do that on my own time. With AP credits, I hope I can save some time and money and honestly, after undergrad I wanna get at least a Masters or PHD (cause science based careers generally need one-though if I change my mind, physics could still allow me a degree of flexibility I think) and I'm considering getting out of the U.S and studying in Canada or the U.K or something. I will say though that sometimes I just want to forget about it all and go start a bookstore or bakery or something in another country and live life in peace. That's probably not happening until I reach retirement age though....I dunno but hey I guess I"ll come back to this one day and see how much these semi-formed plans have changed.
Edit: lol it's only been a few months and now I'm thinking about a double major in physics and political science....just wow what am I doing😅
Good luck Amal
Sounds like a plan
It looks like you have the start of a good plan:
1. Major in either Physics (for a career as an astrophysicist) or Biochemistry (for a career in medical research, maybe MD-PhD?)
2. Minor in one of the humanities you are interested in. Philosophy seems to encompass a lot of them.
3. Take electives in the remaining humanities classes of your interest. You can also learn coding languages online.
Hi. Have you looked into either biotech, biophysics or biomedical engineering? Those majors might offer an overlap of your interests and you will have enough background credits to go into many fields. Majoring in BME might be a very pragmatic choice, too.
As a scientist, I'd say that you're making the right choice to choose physics / pre-med for your undergrad and study languages and the humanities on your own or as a minor if your heart is still in the sciences.
Growing up in Thailand, I was a bio major with a wide range of interests, so I kept taking language and social science classes on the side. But it was a good prep for work in public health. I eventually ended up in a state school in NY to study for a PhD in Epidemiology with a focus on global health. I worked on hand hygiene promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa, so I had to read Foucault (or tried to do so) alongside scientific papers when I was preparing for thesis defense. I had no formal qualification in the humanities.
Maybe you see yourself in a role like this, too?
Also, there may be more demand for a scientist with a moderate level of French than a French interpreter with moderate background in science. It's easier to study languages outside of school than to work on experimental studies, considering all the required resources, regulations and ethical clearances. Just my 2 cents.
@honjukon06 Thanks so much! I'll definitely look into that! Your experience sounds really cool too :)
Could you please talk about neuroscience degree, because there’s not much about it on the internet so it would be really interesting to hear what you would have to say
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I would also add business management! So many people pick it and think that they're going to come out of uni ready to start their own business but it's not as simple as that!
I agree but I feel accounting and finance cannot be clubbed in this because of how complex the financial world is.
I got a biology degree because I DIDN'T want to become a medical doctor (I absolutely agree that it's overrated). I also knew from the start that a Bachelor's alone wouldn't be enough. I never intended to just do a Bachelor's anyway,. I'm getting my Master's now and intend to get a doctorate as well.
I know this video is light hearted but I hope that doesn't stop kids from taking his advice. I graduated with a BS in civil engineering (the lowest paid engineering field for the first 4 years, after you get your PE your in the money), and landed a fantastic job. Excellent work/life balance and close to six figures starting pay. Folks, do engineering and don't let the math scare you. I got a GED and was terrible at math but I worked harder just to catch up and ended up with a math minor. Don't let people crap on environmental engineering either, oil and gas companies are paying a ton of money trying to keep a good rep. Industrial hygienist and industrial management are also good fields from what I've seen. Bottom line, if you don't know what degree to pick just don't go or get pressured into going. University is a trap and is predatory in it's tactics, it will ruin your life forever. A friend of mine got a 1 year mechanic certificate and is making just as much as I am right now.
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Is it a good idea to major in civil engineering and minor in environmental engineering?
Dang choosing a degree is tough. These videos are helping, but I’m still having trouble choosing between Computer Science and Medicine. I like the idea of technology, coding, and computers. Medicine is good too because I like biology, anatomy, and researching the human body. I’m doing some research on both degrees about their work life balance, location, jobs available, etc. Hopefully, I’ll be able to decide soon they’re just two great degrees that it’s so hard to choose from.
I wish you good luck Sam. Please watch these 2 videos
Why being a medical doctor is overrated...
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Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It?
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Thank you for the videos. Hopefully they’ll help me choose my degree.😊
Hmmm...maybe you can get a degree in electrical engineering and work for a medical technology company (making pacemakers, etc.)
See if you can shadow professionals in both of these fields.
Just about a week ago I made the decision to pursue a degree in sonography (ultrasound tech). Originally, entering college as a freshman this year I was convinced that I was going to become a doctor so my plan was to major in biology. After a lot of thinking and watching your videos, I finally came to the conclusion that a biology major is not a smart move. With the school that I will be applying to (after earning two prerequisites that I’m missing) it’s very easy to advance from the associates to a bachelors, leaving me with just prerequisites if I decide to go for an MD or PA. To any premed students reading this, really make sure to ask yourself if a biology major is worth it. Life is very spontaneous and does not go as planned and the only thing I have to say is that getting a degree that promises job security and is still a steppingstone towards medical school is an amazing approach. I’m not really sure why sonography isn’t really covered on this channel but I think it is a great career to pursue
I've covered it a few times actually, check out my health care videos
Hi Shane will add my opinion here.
1. Those who are already wealthy can major in anything and still have a great job.
2. In many cases a Bachelor's in anything is not enough. Chemistry, History, Communication, etc. Look at grad school before graduation. Engineering is good and maybe something business related.
3. Many Liberal Arts/social sciences can be double majors. Food example Communications (PR) and Marketing.
4. Many are false taught college is the only way. In low college attendence Communities. It's seen as a "miracle" ladder, then people end up seeing your perspective.
Hey J.. I appreciate your opinion on this
FIJI !
@Element Communications (PR) and Marketing is a food example.
@Element Perhaps.
In re: Psychology. I was an LVN (LPN) pulling a shift on a psych ward. Most of my coworkers that night were men/women who had a BA in Psych. They were glorified nurse's aids (called "counselors"); they made little better than minimum wage. My certificate (not degree) in Vocational Nursing takes 3 semesters to accomplish. I had a license; they did not. I got paid twice what they got and actually did less work. To a man/woman, they deeply regretted spending that much time getting such a useless degree. The "counselor" job was the only job they could find in the field.
Thanks for your input
Supply and demand.
I was a History major and now I'm an exec in the software world (I've worked in software my entire career). What History was great for was learning to intake a ton of information and distill it down to the pertinent facts that you need AND communicate those facts to another person. These skills have been invaluable during my career. (Plus, it's fun and interesting). Perhaps it's not for everyone, but I have NO regrets about majoring in History. (If you actually want to work as a Historian though, you will need to get at least a Master's degree).
I agree I’m actually going back for my second bachelors degree and I plan on going for a masters and I’m very happy. I graduate with my firstdegree with a bachelors in agricultural business because California being an agricultural state and I wanted to ministration but I did not come from agriculture. Sadly I also got my degree during the pandemic when it started and so I applied basically for every part-time bank teller position in the area and I could not find a job. I’ve always loved history.
Doesn't mean it worked out for you that it will for everyone else. Imagine if you studied something related to software, hiw much better your career progression could have went. If anything, you are just agreeing with the people bashing humanity studies, because although you try to find meaning out of your degree, it was most likely worthless.
I’m a biology major and kinda scared about the job prospects, so I’m thinkin about double majoring in computer science as well. I could possibly even go into bioinformatics
Best of luck Ryan!
I'm in the same situation
Love the honesty when it comes to communication degrees. Still going, but now with a plan to minor in marketing and getting specialized certificates in marketing.
Thanks Shane! For getting my head on straight and stuff 😂
I kind of never get general studies.
A little bit of everything? If you are going to college you need to specialize in something. If you just want to have a little bit of everything then Grade school is good enough for that.
Most general studies graduates work in a call center in my country. (Which btw only requires a High-school diploma)
Ive also been told that general studies also feels just like being in grade school again lol.
Its just a lose-lose situation. You spent money for a degree, to be still be in the same level of a High-school graduate. Thats just sad.
Right it's super broad
What about a video on "The best degrees when you don't know what to do with your life"?
This is nice
I usually hate trashing any major cause I know people who have made things like BA Social Work and BFA Film Studies and Moving Image Arts work really well but I have to say that instead of majoring in “interdisciplinary blfkfhejr”, just pick something and take other college courses from whatever you want!!
Also I have two video ideas: is it worth doing the honors college at your university (I’m in an honors college right now) and what are some degrees that are really good in certain regions of the U.S. and meh in others?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Eric. I might make a follow up video for that
I asked my brother what he thinks the most common college degree was and he answered “psychology”. Funny thing is, he never even went to college, like ever.
My cousin got a degree in biology and was able to get a good job at a laboratory because she went to a really prestigious school lol
Thanks for sharing that
So this is very specific to me. I am currently in a program for a General Study degree which applied most (72 out of 74) of my credits earned while serving in the military. I am going for the General Studies Degree because it is that fastest degree that I can get to commission into the Army Guard as an Officer. Commissioning in the Army Guard requires 90 credits earned toward a specific degree path so, in my very specific case, the general studies degree is the best one for me to fast track the process.
Thanks for watchng
What school?
Agreed. My degree is in the generic 'liberal arts'. That's because I could use my work experience in real estate and all of the credits from when I was an engineering major -- to business major counted. I then went right into my MBA program. It was way cheaper and faster than any other major.
Most of the people I have met in college and at university who study for a degree in criminal justice or forensic sciences are already employed in law enforcement. These degrees allow them to be eligible for promotion and pay raise. They are not useless, they are not necessary for employment, but they are necessary for job growth. I could only assume that for many other degrees there is a similar case.
Going back on your comment on psychology degrees, as much as I appreciate you recognize that there are different types of psychology degrees, you are still under the impression that they are useless. A general psychology degree does not qualify you for a specific job, the same thing is true for most degrees (i.e. chemistry, biology, math, history, sociology). Did your undergraduate degree, prior to obtaining your Pharm. D., get you a job or was it the fact you had a college degree and you also had valuable skills not linked to your studies? Do not confuse criticism with hate, I still feel that when you present this information coming from a "personal finances" approach, the fact is that no degree (even your top rated ones such as PA and NP) are worth it. Degrees are very nuanced opportunities and there is more to them than just taking out massive loans; otherwise, you wouldn't have gone all the way to a Ph. D.
Thanks for leaving your insights
Could not have said it better myself.
I was almossssst going for a second degree in biology.....ended up starting Engineering ( computer ) degree instead. And maybe laterrrr will still do some bio classes. No regrets so far...
Good luck!
The English degree part is so spot on. We go through 12 years of grade school learning English in each year, and you can only go so far with grammar and writing skills before it becomes repetitive. By 9th grade to 12th, it was all the same. Do not pursue an English major! Being an author or professional writer deals more with creativity of the mind than what is taught in those courses about prepositions and participles.
I think its great that you post your sources. Gives us the chance to verify what you say and also to do our own research. Thank you
My pleasure!
It didn’t surprise me that exercise science made it on to the list. You’re definitely right that a personal trainer doesn’t need a degree to work at a gym or to be successful. But, sometimes I see that some gyms prefer someone who has a 4 year in exercise science. So, why do you think that is? Great video by the way!
It is sort of like nany degree. You don't need a degree but some parents want a nany with a 4 bachelor's degree in nany science 🤣
@@alexgu8745 I see what you mean.
Thanks for watching
Hey there, I'm a Medical Laboratory Sciences Major. I was wondering if could talk about it on one of your videos. It seems to be a less known major and I would love to see your take on it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. Noted your request
It's sad but i feel to be true people with a bachelor's degree end up working on jobs that only require high school. This is because even if you had experience under your belt out of college it comes down to who you know or who you are related to get in any job unless it's a big city.
Hi Shane, could you do an evaluation of an international relations degree (by itself)? I understand it might have more value combined with business or econ minor or something like that but please just do a general overview and compare it to other humanities majors. Love your content and your realism!
Noted Karissa
As a history major who is going to graduate in Spring 21', I can confirm history is awful. I plan on taking a random job that requires a B.A. or enrolling again in either a STEM field or medicine. (Only reason I can't right now is that I am poor and I am growing tired of having to study 24/7. Currently preparing for my midterm tomorrow. And not that it matters but I maintain a 3.9 GPA). So why is history awful? Well, mainly due to the vast amount of information you have to engage with in order to do well. If you don't, not only will you do poorly in most classes but if you actually attempt serious historical writing, you would inevitability be clueless and make a mess of things. History deals with nearly anything and everything and utilizes a lot of literary theories. I was not aware of this prior to going in; they (the teachers/professors) wait until you are a junior before they explain how "historical thinking" and "historical writing" works in the humanities. Essentially, I will have to continually write research proposals for the rest of my life to gain grants if I want to sustain my life with only a history degree. Aside from this, the only other option is teaching K-12 or continuing my education and going for a Masters or Ph.D. (both of which require more studying, work, and are very costly). And on a side note, history can be also very toxic. History deals with all of the details and interpretations of humanity's past. If you are uncomfortable reading extensively on American slavery, the holocaust, war crimes, and images of the deceased, then this might not be for you (not to mention that almost every person you will read will have been dead for decades to centuries).
TL;DR
History requires a lot of reading, studying, and writing. There are only three main ways of making money with 'just' a history degree: Writing research proposals for grants, teaching K-12, or becoming a professor. History is also toxic and deals with humanity's worst events (i.e., it is not for the faint of heart).
Thanks for sharing your insight
I'm thinking about dropping out of psychology, I'm actually in the begging, I really enjoy this major but I absolutely agree with this guy. Where I live most colleges are free if you study and get into a public one, so if I change it, I will not be spending lots of money, only time. So what do I do?
Do what your mind tells you, trust your gut. Time is relative anyways
@@Moondustsmellsfunny thanks!!!
Exercise science and education tied together is how one of my friends became high school gym teacher. That's about the end all be all of the kinesiology degree...and you'd probably just be better off doing it the other way around so you can do a cheap Med or even Edd...
Eyy Shane! Loved the vid. Could you look into degree prospects related to international relations or development at some point? Can’t wait!
I might do so in the future. Stay tuned
Thanks so much, for the video man!
I already took Bsc Sociology with a Placement year. Don't know what placement the college gonna provide!
I am feeling hopeless after seeing Sociology in the list and the Professors comment. :((
Glad I could help!
If you want to work in psychology or psychiatry and still have a good job, get a BSN as well. Double major. Nurses make good pay and having a psych degree will allow you to work in diverse areas of mental health without needing a PhD or MD.
Entertaining. As I said before the General Studies Degree is worthless without experience! However if you need a degree for promotion and additional education to supplement knowledge in a specific area, it’s awesome! Liberal Studies is fine as a transfer degrees and personal enrichment.
I agree with this list, but most people who major kinesiology related fields want to become Physical Therapists. I still agree with you that it is an overrated degree because one can get into physical therapy school with any degree as long they meet the prerequisites.
Thanks for sharing your insights on this
And I was even thinking about history as an option some years back. Who would have thought that a history degree would be a trap?
40000 in debt would take at least years to pay off, and the interest is the worst part.
Biology also sounds scary, and I would not recommend going to graduate school, since it is grueling to get through. I hear all kinds of horror stories about how much harder graduate school is than college undergraduate studying, and even though it's worth the effort, I would want to make sure that I love what I am studying.
True. Easier to do it when you love what you do
Great vid! But have you ever thought about doing different types of videos? Its starting to feel like it's the same information as a lot of your videos repackaged. It might be interesting for you to have speakers from specific fields come in to talk about their experiences, viewers call in and you give advice (the dave ramsey of degrees), or to hear about your specific experiences with a medical degree
I might try that out Joseph
I wanted to ask you, Shane,
What about having bachelors in genetic and then a masters in forensic science?
Hmmm. I might make a video for that
@@ShaneHummus thanx shane. I am really wanting to seek an opinion 💜
Genetics is ok if you plan to be a Genetics Counselor in my opinion. These jobs pay fairly well and you can go on to work in Genetics Research. I have friends in this field and they make pretty good. Do your research though!! Shane has been a HUGE help to me. Thankful for this you tube channel
While I appreciate the heck out of this guy for his input and what he is saying is DEFINITELY worth considering… BUT… Here’s thr thing: Not everyone out there is looking for the major with the best career outlook. Some people just love their subject… they can’t imagine doing anything else… to those people, make SURE you are serious about your school work, making connections, seizing every opportunity available to you and working hard when you graduate.
Yes, there are absolutely useless degrees out there that you should steer clear of (gender studies, art, etc.) but for History, Biology, English, Psychology, etc… there is still a lot for us to figure out about that stuff and we need folks studying it, going on to masters/doctoral studies and making progress in it. Go for it!
Would you be kind enough to talk about hospitality degrees?
Noted Ann.. Stay tuned
Even though i have a degree in sociology (aka funology) i have no regrets about being a college graduate. I learned a lot outside of the classrooms. But thst was in late 60s... would not want to be in what the colleges have become now
I'm biology pre med consentration with minor in chemistry i want to be a doctor and i completely agree it's a huge risk to try and get into med school borderline impossible perfect grades perfect MCAT experience and great application and applying to 10 med schools you still only have like a 20 percent chance of getting a spot and what people don't talk about is getting into residency which is actually harder to get into than med school but don't let this discourage you just think about it
Kinesiology seems like it could be a great major for people going on to either medical school (sports medicine) or physical therapy school.
Yea physical therapist make good money and it's very relaxed, low stress job. When does a person who injures their ankle, and knee ever get news they are going to die?? He forgot about this job. You can make an argument that all undergraduate degrees are useless if you don't make anything out of it.
I disagree just because there exists many better degrees to go into medical school with. For example, nursing. Nursing actually teaches you much more about medicine than kinesiology and it also has for benefit to be a much more employable degree (if med school doesn't work out). Other better degrees include pharmacology and pre-med specific degrees. Also sports medicine requires more than a kinesiology degree in 95-99% of cases.
I think the field is great, but the degree is not very practical at university unfortunately.
I have a B.A. in English and I agree with Shane. I've worked as a freelance writer for 6 years and a grant writer for 2 years, and I've never once been asked about my degree. That said, I enjoyed my classes and going to college, but I don't think it was worth taking out the student loans to fund my tuition. Luckily, my family helped me cover my tuition for the majority of my schooling, so I don't have too much debt.
You're definitely right with all of these degrees. Currently in CC, but I am planning to change my major. However, I would say with a major like Psychology, what helps is that you have a specific career in mind. With that being said, depending on your goals, you do NEED to get a Master's at least in Psychology.
I’m studying geology, looking to become a hydrologist
Good luck!
My trig professor got a bachelors in psychology. He said it was completely useless and went back for an engineering degree.
I know two really bright students at my community college. One is an English major and the other is a Psychology major. It's honestly a shame that they're so smart, but aren't doing their research😥
These degrees are great for certain careers. Exercise science is great for going on to become a sports trainer or doctor, or a physical therapist. Please try to become a trainer on the MBA without a degree; tell them you looked online. Sociology is great for becoming a lawyer or a counselor. Liberal arts is great for becoming a librarian… googling liberal arts is not going to cut it when you apply for a job. History is great for becoming a U.S. diplomat. English degrees could be great for becoming a teacher, technical writer, librarian. Criminal Justice is good if you want to work for the FBI or become a border patrol officer (government jobs do require you to have a bachelors degree in a related field). A bachelors in Psychology can get you a job working with troubled youth, a behavioral tech for people on the spectrum ($30 an hour), helping foster kids transition into real life, etc. A degree in communications will help you to become a language pathologist making $50-60 an hour. And so on and so forth!
I know for a fact biology is definitely there
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Hey Shane! I’m just curious, what history podcasts or you tubers do u listen to or watch? Thanks as always for the great content I’m applying soon and your advice has helped me a great deal.
I might talk about that in the future
loads of HR departments have been hiring psychology majors so I think its less useless
Also, Psychology is an equivalent degree for social work. My state accepts Psych Bachelors degrees for all social work positions.
Hey Shane, could you let me know what you think of a degree in robotics? Also, I’ve heard that the computer science degree field is becoming inundated with too many people. What do you think of this?
Noted.. I might cover that in the future
In my personal experience (take it with a grain of salt), I'm seeing the demand for computer science is growing faster compared to the number of graduates getting their degree every year.
Most of my peer from computer science were already targeted by company & work during their senior year. And this coming from a B tier university in Asia
honestly ive been looking at all your vids lately and they all love the practical majors and dislike the arts.
Me trying to decide if I should double major in microbiology and something else (like economics) or just not do bio at all :/ I really love the subject, and I´m in a really lucky position to be able to get my bachelor's without any debt. It's just such a hard decision to make. Your videos have really opened my eyes and made me say "oh shit I need to think this through a little more" so thank you for that Shane.
Follow your passion. McDonald's always hire 👍
Thanks for watching
Criminal justice now is pretty awesome to have. It gives you academic and future practical advantages. Law enforcement now makes 6 figures easily, especially going high up the ranks. I think CRJ is one of those majors that is underrated, but I have a passion for law enforcement.
life is so short. it's over in almost the blink of an eye. i did study english for a bachelor's. now halfway through an mba. was it the best decision financially? no. i did have a lucrative scholarship, however, that allowed me the privilege to spend my early 20s reading literature, history, and philosophy, and thinking about things. i then spent the next 10 years after college as a traveling musician. i am now well-off as an esl teacher abroad, and transitioning to a finance/accounting/business career in my mid 30s. you don't have to get this stuff perfect or right the first time, or at all. it's not ALL about money, debt, career growth, or even job satisfaction. it's about finding your own path. do i regret the english degree? a little, yeah, sure. i wish i'd double-majored in finance or accounting. but it's okay. life is full of mistakes. do i regret my ex-girlfriends? definitely. would i rescind the experiences? not all of them! life is funny like that. now i have a beautiful wife i'm in love with and two amazing children. let me reiterate. life is too short. don't make ALL your judgments based off stats. i do appreciate these videos for their perspective. it's been fun binging on them. just remember: this is a VERY limited perspective!! good luck to you all.
I wish the idea of college wasn't drummed in my head like most other young people when I was a kid. I wish went and took up an apprenticeship.
I'm just in the middle of the video, but I can feel psychology coming..
haha why? 😂
@@ShaneHummus mind reading, you know, this famed skill of psychology majors
Some General Studies degrees are also given due to curriculum changes for returning degrees. For example, you only needed one class to graduate in 2009 but go back in 2017 and need 21 hours. They will offer completion with two classes.
Thanks for sharing that
Many people majoring in criminal justice end up hating police work and are stuck with a useless degree.
I dont know how the U.S American sociology is structured but my German Sociology Bachelor besides teaching sociological theories focuses on statistics, data analysis and research. So what are the differences compared to a U.S American bachelor if there are any at all?
not rlly a finance video idea, but would love to see a video where you talk abt your personal experience and journey thru college. (although im not sure if u would prefer to not talk abt ur personal life, so completely ur choice, obviously)
Thanks for the idea! We'll think about it 😁
May I know what is your thought on Hospitality Industry related course?
I, myself is a graduate of Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Based on my experience, this course is a waste of time and money because most classes or lessons are theoretical and unrealistic. On top of that, there are classes (Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Bartending,…) that you can just learn for free by googling or attending vocational school. And yes, working in an industry like this is all about common sense and being hospitable (which is so ingrained in Filipino culture).
They marketed the field as a booming industry, which is kind of true. However, graduates of this course so far does not always end up getting into one. Like myself, I ended up finding and working on unrelated fields.
Hey Michael! I might include that in my future videos
How’s Urban Planning?? Kinda sucks that master's degree is needed but job growth is very good though and pay is still above average
Thanks for watching Bruh!
hey Shane loved this video, however we are still waiting on you talking about international relations
Noted Gissella
For kinesiology you can become a physical therapist, occupational therapist etc but you have to go to grad school if you don’t it’s useless
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this
Thank you for including sociology!
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Hey Shane, I’ve been watching your videos religiously for the past few months. I am strongly considering going into optometry. What do you think of this field? I would really value your opinion! I trust you more than anyone I know lol
Can be a good one just be very carefully about what school you go to. Choose the cheapest one 100%. Some of these schools charge $50k per semester
@@ShaneHummus Thank you so much Shane! Yeah, some of the schools are crazily expensive. Will definitely focus on the cheaper schools! Thanks again!!!
Mr. Hummus, you do such a great job doing the research and presenting your findings for these videos. I understand that you’ve done a lot of work regarding engineering majors, but I’d really like to see you do a video about the differences and similarities between engineering majors and engineering technology majors and what the career paths might look like for people who pursue those majors.
Thank you, I will note that request Jared
Shane, I'll admit, I was salty when I saw my first video of yours and my degree did not make the "best degree" list. After fuming and thinking it over, I decided to switch my English major to a major in Computer Science and a minor in English. You just made too much sense and I may be stupid, but I'm not stupid enough not to follow your advice. Thanks for making such great content. People need to hear the cold hard truth.
Appreciate that. Good luck my friend!
I know this isn’t related to the video but do you think a double major in economics and information systems would be a good combination?
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There is an exception though to the successful/famous author: Stephen King was an English major and became a English teacher initially. But I agree you do not need to major in English literature, in fact if anything I think it will kill your creativity and mire you in overtly complex introspection like it did for me years ago and discourage you from becoming a writer/novelist at all. It would be better to major in something else if you want to be a novelist; something more useful like STEM or maybe writing-related that can enhance your voice and creativity like Journalism.
Ended up switching my biology major to an environmental science major and I've honestly been a whole lot happier for it because of how much more interested I am in the subject. Plus with the world ending I figured I may end up being somewhat useful somewhere. (I AINT TAKING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2. NOT GONNA HAPPEN. NAH. NO.)
I’m doing the same thing. Hoping it’s worth it
Communication degrees really depend on the school you go to. My degree is in Mass Communications which covers everything media (TV, Film, Radio, Music Production, Sound Design, Books, Video Games etcs), additionally, it covers Journalism and PR/Advertising as well. Schools that have students differentiate and focus on just one of the broader domains (PR, Journalism, or Media) tend to yield more equipped graduates. Organizational Communications is the discipline that is often referred to as the "College Athlete Degree" where you do indeed learn many great concepts, but they tend to be muddy in the specialized expertise aspect Three examples of potential jobs for them are HR, copywriting, and possibly social work.
Do you really want to be a secretary your entire life. No judgement here but if I was a secretary, I would go to Walmart to buy a toaster, then I'd take a bath with it.
I'm doing my bachelor's in psychology and Human resource management what would you suggest me to do for future
Awesome video bro! You covered some really important points about degrees that are just way overhyped
Glad you think so!
Tbh, the degrees that are worth it are engineering, finance or accounting related degrees, architecture, computer science, and anything technology related. But what sucks is that the engineering and lots of stem degrees are competitive. So it's better if someone gets a certification if they can't get an actual degree. Or just don't get a degree and only do certifications lol
Thanks for sharing your opinion Kate
I asked before but I’ll said again: information system and what kind a job we can land with a bachelors on it.
Thanks for sharing Jesus
You can also get an associates for personal training at a 2 year junior college for less than 20 grand and enter the workforce in less than 2.5 years after you take the certification exam.
Thanks for watching Garry
I must mention general studies by itself is, of course, pretty useless. But with one strategy, it is the most valuable degree you can get. That strategy is you must do a master's later in something useful. Many masters require a degree, any degree, with a few prerequisite subjects for admission. For example, to do a master's in Math 5 subjects is usually enough (some require more - occasionally even a lot more) - the usual 3 subjects calculus sequence, linear algebra and differential equations. Even if you know you want to do math, general studies sometimes allow 60 subjects in anything. Follow your interests or have the prerequisites for, say, computer science if you want to do that later, or pretty much anything else. You can load up on easy subjects (psychology is notoriously supposed to be easy), and if you know math is your thing, do those 60 subjects in nothing but math and related areas. General studies is the best degree out there, IMHO - when used properly. Personally, I did my undergrad in math, some financial math and computing, plus a master's in math even though I only ever worked as a computer programmer, but before I retired, I wanted to switch to Data science since they were getting me to do a lot of that work anyway as my math subjects included a lot of stats.
If you have have been around 4 ya...I would had sticked to computer engineering instead of switching to Chemical Engineering. I was actually doing quite well. I took programming I and II and got As on both. I enjoyed the program since we were doing projects that I saw they can have potential. At that time, though, I wanted to go to med school 😑😏 and my advisor said oh chemical engineering has all the requirements. And I said ok! I literally lost a year lol bc I needed to take all CHE sophomore year courses. But oh well , I might get a masters in the future in something related to CE or CS. LISTEN TO SHANE, young kids!!! He knows what he's talking about!!!
Thank you Alex!
So true about General Studies. If you're that stupid about your degree choice to the extent that you chose this major, you should just start working.
I’m a pre med, and I was wondering. Which would be easier to maintain a high gpa, biochemistry or computer science?