Top 10 College Majors That Are Actually Worth It
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What I learned: you have to be a god at math to make any money in this world
Unless, if course, you go into sales. However, you don’t need a college degree for that.
@@andrewquint7962 Sales seems interesting - what's the pay like?
Unless you become a solicitor
@@andrewquint7962 sales is so dehumanizing though would not recommend
Because money is basically math too lol
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When my daughter went to college she paid for it. I told her not to waste her money and if she doesn’t know what to do she should take general courses during her freshman year that were required and easy and get her GPA as high as possible. She followed my advice and got a 3.8 and during her sophomore year decided to major in Business Management and Marketing. She is now involved in digital analytics and marketing and makes 150K/year at 29.
I’m happy and she sounds like she’s doing well, but I got something to ask. Is it what she wanted?
@@ivanexell-uz4mvif she making 150k a year does it really matter if she likes it or not
@@gustavocornejo4630valid
@@gustavocornejo4630yes actually, lots of rich people develop psychological issues and addictions which is a much sadder life in my opinion than just making average money
@@gustavocornejo4630you only live once on earth so yes
I am a chemical engineer who spent the latter part of my career in the I. T. field. I used those engineering problem solving skills a lot. One piece of advice I would like to offer to those entering the I. T. field is to be aware of how easily your job can be outsourced. I saw many friends lose their job when their department got relocated offshore where labor costs are lower.
I agree in full that IT jobs and in particular software development can be outsourced easily offshore where labor costs are lower. I hold a Masters in Computer science and for more than 15 years run a furniture repair franchise because my degree is worthless. A friend of mine with a Doctorate in Computer science is unemployed for many years since offshore competition does it for less. Even in European countries i.e. Switzerland a college of mine had to early retire because they hired offshore help who work for less
You get what you pay for when you offshore though. I communicated remotely with a team overseas that made every mistake in the book. Among the mistakes was the race condition they made in the code, something all Computer Science students in the West will learn in their first or second year. But since they were paid peanuts the company was wiling to overlook that. There's a price vs quality metric companies are willing to take when it comes to outsourcing. If it's basic tech tasks yes those will be outsourced, if you can find a tech job that can't be outsourced because of National Security reasons or your highly specialized the odds of outsourcing becomes less.
not an issue. i saw many crimes against humanity committed when i worked with outsourced developers. we ended up discarding all their code. took more onshore time to make it usable than it did for us to just do it onshore.
let someone else make that mistake. not me.
@@eablau can you make a team of private server games that connect the game database to specific website? If you can do that, there are tons of chances in South East Asia market.
One piece so you've been to laftale
I haven't seen the video yet, but I guess Computer Science is at #1
Nice to know my degrees not a total waste then lol
6 figure bachelor with many options and remote lol ggs
I’m thinking about switching to computer science because I can use it for a business idea I have, I don’t like math tho should I switch?
@@jessepinkman876 math is a big component of CS
@@jameshill606 I know that’s why I’m asking, I also get very bad migraines and math doesn’t help lol.
As a nurse, I also agree. All you need is an ASN in nursing and you'll be making 50K easily and the biggest flex is options. You can work 3-12 hour shifts, 4-10 hour shifts, or your average 9-5 job. You can work 7AM-7PM, or 11-11 (twilight hours). You can work in a hospital, clinics, schools, labs, behind a desk--it's endless possibliities and 100% job security. Most hospitals also pay you to go to nursing school. I started out with nothing and now I have a house, two cars, and I'm planning on grad school next year (CRNA). It's not a passion job, but I'm good at what I do and I'm debt free. What more could I ask for?
Do you think a respiratory therapy degree would also be worth it?
@@adrianramirez5277RT is not a bad career path. If it’s something you’re interested in, choose it. Biggest issue with RT is lack of job advancement opportunities compared to the flexibility of nursing. I’d also recommend looking into Imaging Tech/XR/CT or MRI tech as well
I live in canada which 2 year program should i take in nursing
how much school did you done and was it really worth it the work for the things you have now and want in the future?
@@imahiro2289 It doesn't take super much to start out as a nurse
In this current economic climate, I am extremely grateful that my favourite subject (economics) is also a great degree option. I could never imagine having to sit through degrees that you hate just because of the future job prospects it holds.
That is my current problem. I‘m in IT right now and I know if I stay in it I will have a comfortable life, but I don’t particularly like sitting on my ass all day long. I’d much rather build and repair instruments, foster animals, learn and write about culture and music and build a beautiful guest house in a forest somewhere.
@@reyne8424 Bro me and you are literally on the same boat wtf.
@@reyne8424 bro same. I want to go with anthropology or archeology bc that's where my passion lies but ik going for business or economics like my mom wants will make me more financially stable.
@@megumintobuna-4537 My brother told me he's going to Uni for archeology with the words 'I have decided to stay poor my whole life, and I don't give a fuck'. It truly is a fascinating field. I'm kinda jealous, but at the same time, I want to be able to help him and my family when they struggle.
Maybe you can find a way to put your skills to good use in a research lab or a museum? They are businesses too...
@@seadog8447 I'd say I'm glad, but I guess you know how hard it is 😅 Right now, I'm thinking that maybe the money might help me get to my goal faster. Tools, forests and houses cost a lot...
Degrees are good in just getting you through the door for most fields, but #1 thing is knowing how to articulate yourself in an interview and actually crafting a good resume.
You also need to actually know what you want to do in life, or if you're like me and don't really have any passion in anything you could turn into a career, look for stability
That was my problem in life. Dreaded by teachers and religious people for my lack of passion in anything. However I got into a line of work which I could adequately do and muddled through. My last 13 years working were in a completely different field and much more enjoyable. While some people do have passion for a field of work and study others do not. It is vitally important not to become a square peg in a round hole career wise. This has led so many to addiction and mental health problems and in extreme cases poverty and early death.
Very good advice!
what did you do and switch too if you don't mind me asking?@@jgdooley2003
Hi Shane, thanks for this insightful video. Love the content.
May I make a future video suggestion: would love to see a smackdown (comparison) video of two very popular grad degrees: MS Computer Science vs MBA.
I graduated in 2019 with my bachelors in biochemistry and will be starting a position in a biomedical laboratory making around 70,000 a year soon. It’s important to keep in mind that many of those positions that require a masters or Ph.d are usually lead R&D, development, or pure research roles. I’ve gotten offers in the past for positions as a waste water plant chemist, Developmental chemist etc; and even worked as an analytical chemist for 3 years to gain industry experience. The higher degrees aren’t always necessary if you have the technical skill and knowledge. I started research early on in undergrad too though, which gave me good experience applying my knowledge and developing autonomy in a laboratory setting. I do plan to go back for my masters at some point in the near future though.
I’m currently finishing up my first year of university and decided to make the switch from food science to biochemistry and I’m already in a research laboratory at my school, what would you say other experiences should I do as well to improve my experiences.?
@@cookietits9897 REU’s are good. Internships during your off time can be beneficial too. The one thing that will become apparent to you pretty quick though; is that working a science position in the industry is very different from research. The skills you build doing research will give you an edge against other job candidates most of the time though. The one thing i’ve learned from past interviews is to mention that experience, but not talk too in depth about. This is because the prospective employer will usually mention how the position is nothing like research, and they may think you are “overqualified” or will be bored with the work. For the rest of your undergraduate experience focus on developing a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, as it’s primarily what you will use in industry positions. Always ask the “why” behind whatever it is your doing, because it will help you adapt to problems on the job faster and implement better solutions in your place of employment.
Best of luck with your studies!
hey, i’m strongly considering taking up a degree in biochem. could i get in touch with u in any way to talk to you about it?
@@maysebadran869 Sorry! Just saw this reply in my notifications. If you still want some info, I can give you my email and we can talk about it.
Appreciate this post because I keep hearing people say chemistry degrees at the Bsc level wont get someone chemistry related jobs amd I always felt that was BS.
Hi Shane! This was a very helpful video! I'm curious-- what are your thoughts on hospitality management degrees? Would you say they are worth it? I'm thinking of pursuing this degree, and your input would be fantastic!
depends on the specifics on the job but it is generally a good job the pay is like 90-120k a year
@@tylerredforge5563 Thank you for your input. I was thinking of working at hotels as a concierge and maybe one day even a manager.
A young friend who is an M.D. went back to school for that degree. The CEO of our local hospital makes $2.2 million.
Really important to also know guys that whatever you choose will be viable. I took game design and interactive media at MSU for 4 years during my undergrad and landed multiple great job offers right out of college starting at 70k a year. Don't get too caught up on what the most socially accepted and prestigous majors are if none of them are what your interested in. Follow your dreams to a certain extent (I.E. you want to be a musician so you might want to double major or minor in something aswell as music) while being smart about it.
really terrible advice...be passionate about your hobbies...jobs are for providing and eating...if everyone took your advice there would be no plumbers.
@@joshualewis514I don't think you understand that that nobody wants to be working a job that genuinely sucks.
Higher paid jobs are usually the most interesting. Scratching out an uncertain living at low pay is what kills your soul.
@@joshualewis514 and then there's my manager, who is a rising star in the company, who has her degree in Art History...
It's not so much the degree you get, but what you'll do with the knowledge that compliments it. Looking for volunteer work while you're going to school can help secure work for later (provided you can squeeze any extra time in), or even getting a part-time job that compliments your program if possible. The sooner you make a plan for the future, the better.
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My degree is applied mathematics. I am a mix of stats and computer science with some advanced engineering courses.
hey Shane, can you make a video about how chatGPT is going to affect the different degrees, specially the engineering ones?
Please Shane I want an update for the singularity profit ultra edition review that you carried out about 6 months ago. Will you still recommend it? Was it what you expected it to be or not and why thanks.
This was a great one, Shane. Already have my college plan war-gamed out (thanks in no small part to this channel) but this was still a very entertaining and informative video. Consider the like button smashed👍
Awesome.. Thanks man!
War plan is absolutely the right phrase.
The fact that what I wanted to major in was in this video made me so happy m! thank you for these insanely helpful tips in an even more insane system.
Love your videos Shane, I’d love to see a video on how you think ChatGPT and AI will affect job prospects for each major (especially computer science)
If anything computer scientists are safe as they create the AIs. Software engineers will have to adapt and beat the AI in creativity and security
@@anonnnnnnnnnnnn software engineers will not have to beat AIs at an capacity, these AIs are just super stackoverflow. It will be used to increase productivity, not much more. If somehow these AIs are able program like a software engineer, they will be able to program themselves.
All college majors are in danger for ai. Trade school is a good bet
@@avy1 in the far future
They'll be fine
Here's a drinking game: everytime Shane says Computer Science as his #1 on his list, take a shot.
My liver hurts
Hey, just curious as I’m not sure if you’ve discussed this before.
But what do you think about distance learning degrees? Like The Open University.
Do they have a value when seeking a job? For example a Computer Science degree from the OU.
You have to a remote internship after you graduate.
I always wanted computer science but as I saw Engineering ranked number 2 I was convinced to venture into it...But to be honest I was very happy to see that the major I'm interested in is ranked number 1😭❤ THANK YOU!
Goodluck, Emzy!
To be honesty I actually picked an engineering put the tuition make second chioce it to computer science
So what engineering did you pick my friend
@@baronde8551 so do you recommend a degree in CS?
@@MS31468Yes I do only if you are committed But I can only say less cus am entering somphmore this fall
Thank you so much for the video! More motivation to keep going! One day, I might as well go where problem solving is most likely the bona fide default of the job description! Physics and Math for the world!
Rolled my eyes at knowing what number one would be haha. Great video. I can't for the life of me decide between electrical engineering or computer science, so if anyone has any advice then I'd appreciate it greatly.
Computer engineering is a good in between option that leads to hardware and software careers. If that isn't an option for you or you want to specialize rather than aim in the middle, I suggest starting in engineering. You will have to program in EE. If the programming is your favorite part of the coursework, CS might be good for you. Remember that cs majors can rarely get EE jobs but EE majors can move into jobs for CS majors. Killer combo is EE bs and CS masters.
Do EE and suffer with me brother
its really depends if you like coding choose comp sci and if you don't enjoy it enough to do it your whole life then do electrical engineering
It comes down to if you'd rather do hardware or software. As someone else said go for computer engineering if you want to do both.
The problem is not education ,it's our attitude towards life. We are too inclined towards employment. We can't even think about making money without having a job. We are just made to think like employees 😅
Hi I love you videos!!
I’m currently studying natural sciences/biology and am in my 2nd year (around 35 credits). Would it be worth it to switch into a degree such as comp sci? The more I take classes studying health the more I hate it but I’m not sure if I should just finish it since I’m already so far in and spent so much money
If you don't like what your studying its probably a good idea to just take an online course in CS and see if you enjoy doing it before you make the change.
I'm in the same boat, I just finished my 2nd year and wondering if I should switch (for reference I'm in a human biology specialist).
@@sinavahidi4151 khubi
Completely worth it!
If you don’t like the major you’re doing, change now. Or at least test out a different major by taking an introductory class. It’s just not worth spending any more time on a major you don’t enjoy. I have changed career paths a couple of times within the first 10 years by getting different graduate degrees, and it would’ve been better to just get on the right path from the beginning, or as early as possible. This advice is assuming you are at a university that allows you to change majors.
That's really good to hear!! The list of top 4 two of are technologies. I'm pursuing a college degree in (IT). That is an excellent decision to make these days.
They never tell you about Dark side of Computer Science Degree . There are too much competitors in this field , so you've to be Above Average. If you're not skilled enough you'll be sitting in a corner with the degree like many others . On the other hand , if you get less popular degree you'll get less competitors and higher success rate . So do your best what you are good at , don't run after popular subjects ❤
This is a terrible degree choice, just do it at home if you really are good at it.
The things you will learn in Computer Science will be so much worth that you won’t end up in a corner I can assure you that. I’ve studied CS and everyone of my colleagues has high paying jobs. I think you are talking without experience and pure speculatio
@@joaoguerreiro9403 do u recommend it??
I’ve never met a single soul who had said that they regret a comp sci degree
@@CrabbadabbaA person with a degree will always be the first choice compared to someone who is “self-taught”
I really wanted a fine arts degree, but my mom would not let me live in her house & go to art school LMAO. She was a BIG proponent of STEM . So I went to school for a B.S. in mathematics, something I was good at but not 'in love' with. I am so grateful my mom forced this on me. I now have a great job, and recommend this degree to anyone that can hack it.
Does it pay well?
I'm pursuing a Computer Science degree at Georgia Tech, and it's really nice because they have one of the best CS programs in the world, and I also don't have to pay tuition because I get the Zell Miller and HOPE scholarships, which are GPA based scholarships provided by the state to students who have had their permanent residence in Georgia for at least 2 years. So I'm basically set; the highest average paying degree plus no student debt!!
Awesome💯 you are amazing
WOWWWW that’s actually so cool! Congrats!!! 🥳
You’re awesome man!! Computer Science is for genius!! :D good luck!!!!
yep i go to a uni here too and zell miller helps a lot no tuition and just full pell refunds
Do you recommend a degree in CS ??
AT 73 years old, I have a Bachelor's degree in Physics(8), Mathematics(7), Liberal Arts ( thrown in because I met the qualifications), MIS (Management Information Systems), and Computer Science. I also have an MBA. (Masters of Business Administration). I have been offered a job for whatever I applied.
Good on you being so active. Have you thought of applying to a university? You could teach in almost every department.😁
me in 58 years
All the Computer Science graduates are afraid that ChatGPT are gonna devalue them now.
A CS degree will also help to land a job in AI.
@@yahyaa4499 But can't you argue that AI related jobs will also be replaced by AI?
I'm actually waiting for this guy to make a video about this topic
A CS Degree gives you an understanding of data structures, including AI, that cannot be understated. That said most people who get the degree are basically looking for either a development degree or an engineering degree.
Computer Science is still technically a Science despite being treated like a Engineering degree.
@@cinspectorblyatrussauttp4354 CS develops AI. The day that AI can truly surpass jobs like engineering, medicine or CS, we'll know we're screwed.
Been in IT and computer systems for 30 years, my bachelors is in Business Admin (which I finished while in the Navy), but I gained my computer and technology knowledge from my time in the Navy, where I worked in operational systems security and network security, when I got out, I was hired by Electronic Data Systems to be a systems developer for their General Motors account, and they trained me in mainframe applications programming in languages like COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, JCL, SQL and host of report generating languages. Now I'm a mainframe database administrator and love my career, it pays well, allows me to work from home, and I can freelance if I want too. I wouldn't recommend it for everybody though because if you don't like being up at 2:00 AM fixing programs or databases while on the phone with an Indian help desk and most likely some manager or director growling in the background, then it may not be for you. 🙂
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From personal experience, I would say leaning chemistry was rewarding. Started out as a chemical engineer major, was not into the heavy math as I was the science, so I changed to chemistry. Along with the thought that it would allow a broader scope of careers to choose from. Went through biology, chem 1,2 organic chem 1,2 analytical chemistry. Calculus 1,2 physics 1,2 etc... It was all quite nice and quite difficult at times... calculus 2 in particular. But I got to my late third year before covid struck. I took some time on my personal health, and now I find myself working as a lucrative construction worker for some of the biggest hotel owners of the South or even across the US i.e roosevelt, marriott, hilton, double tree. Life finds doors that open, and you choose which ones to walk through. I, however, am much more fortunate of my opportunistic career. But I would never have regretted following my passion for chemistry as it always holds a dear place in my heart and passion. It is something worth learning if you enjoy it.
Only one year left to get the degree. I say try and finish the degree. Even part time . My son is a third year bio chemistry student. He’s finished all the math and organic chemistry,the rest should be smooth sailing. I guess it depends on what your passion is. Hope your current job isn’t physical labor. That type of work takes its toll on your body .
Physical work will keep you healthy. Sitting in a desk will make you fat and unhealthy.@@theemeraldcity94
You’re awesome dude! Been working in car sales and I’m at the cross roads where I either continue on and become a manager or go back to school and get a degree to have multiple doors open. It’s a make or break for me and coming across your channel is super crucial. Thanks again for all the advice.
Shane, thank you for your amazing videos. I just have a question, do you think tech will get oversaturated since so many people are trying to get into it?
maybe with ai automating a good amount of code writing. but at the same time the demand is insanely high, so the supply has to increase by a far higher amount to compensate as opposed to other fields where less jobs are available.
@@kenlandon6130 what would you say for careers like ux/ui or data analytics? will human demand slow down in the next 20 years for those?
@@sibyllmonroe8419 no
Computer science *plus* something else is the best way to go. The developers that I know think that in five to 10 years, it's be AI doing all the coding work. If you're in the US, do computer science and then law if you possibly can. So many (interesting and well-paid) job options if you have both of those. Basically no one does.
With the ongoing diversification in the Tech space I think you should bring us a video with all the degrees and certificates one can pursue in Tech.
If you like designing things but don't want to be an engineer, then study industrial/product design! The course will teach you a vast amount of skills and you'll have a huge amount of job opportunities in many different fields! Some companies will even tailor a job for you. For instance, I studied industrial design and a company merged a marketing and drafting position just for me after seeing my portfolio. Cases like this also give you negotiating opportunities to get a higher wage. I've also worked as an automotive designer which was a really cool job as well.
Asa parent I was pretty concerned when my daughter wanted to get a Psychology degree,Which she did- getting excellent grades. I was shocked when she enrolled in a master program which was fully funded for both tuition,room, and food and pocket money( wouldn’t have agreed to this otherwise). While in the program, she was very involved in student mentoring and student recruitment which she enjoyed, and she had good grades and references. After graduation she worked at a community college as a student advisor,and then to a university ,then to a second university.She’s now at a very prestigious university, likes her job and makes a great salary- in the mid 80’s. Who would have thought? I am glad she likes her job.
I'm preparing to transfer to clinical psychology after finishing my first year as an econ major!
Your comment is inspiring,thank you.
I'm glad your daughter is doing well
Chemistry, huh? My professor has a doctorate in chemistry and you know what he said to us: "Don't get a degree in chemistry."
Let's just say this: you don't do chemistry for the money. I'm in the middle of my degree right now. You do chemistry if you're passionate about it. But, if you're in it for the money, a bachelor's in computer science can make you significantly more money than an average PhD holder. That's 4 years of compsci vs 4 years of a chem undergrad plus a 6 year PhD.
So there's your heads up.
why so
Bruh, I am currently doing ms in chemistry 😭😭
Can you please explain your comment😩
@@mehdizaman6427
Explanation:
In America, the majority of jobs that you can get that are somewhat lucrative (over $60k, I'd say) at LEAST require an MA. The problem is that at a certain point- especially if you want to do cutting edge industry or academia- you need a PhD. The barrier to entry is incredibly high for those sorts of jobs, but then there's another issue. Most of these jobs are located on the east or west coasts for industry. (Don't even get me started on academia-- only 1 and 5 PhD holders in chemistry will ever even get an *opportunity* to participate.) If you're lucky enough to get a job in those areas, the money you make for holding- I can't stress this enough- a PhD that takes on average 10 years to achieve including undergrad, will be about $80-$100k. Which might sound good, but considering the fact you'll most likely be in California or the east coast, that's not as much as it sounds like to get by.
I know people personally who just graduated last semester with a BS in compsci and they're making $130k a year.
I don't mean for this comment to be discouraging at all. I love chemistry and that's what I want to do with my life. I'm okay with the tradeoff I just described. But you better be sure you're okay with it too. People cheer on STEM majors without realizing that for pure science majors, if you want to make a decent living, you need to at least get a master's, and in chemistry, it's almost an unspoken rule that you need a PhD.
@@mehdizaman6427 I dont know why he said that. I have known Dr. Flanigan for a long time and he doesn’t joke around. Like IKEA says, “You should do something you like.” Totally agree. Im sure my professor did his major cause he liked it. But, I guess over time you change.
I have a computer science degree. It WAS once a great degree, but now it is worth far less than you seem to understand. This is because not only do we have AI doing code these days, but you can often find great programmers at a very cheap price, abroad. IF you want to be in the computer science field, you best stick with the jobs that require you be local to the equipment on a regular basis (like robotics and networking.)
Yup. Software engineering is going the way of horse buggy maintenance. AI and foreign workers are completely killing this career. Not to mention our corrupt accelerationist leaders have trashed the economy and replaced tech. workers with McDonalds workers.
yeah in India there are programmers getting an equal salary to McDonald's employee in US. And they doing it better what I heard
Do not major in math. It is too abstract for employers. If you like math, major in a field that uses it. A minor will give you 90% of the math you need.
Literally all financial institutions hire mathematicians though with starting salaries of $200k+
@@justtamara1278 Bull crap.. don't believe it. I have a PhD in Math, and have been looking for a decent job for more than THREE YEARS.. trust me, i am not an idiot. But it sure feels like one.
This is great! Your video should be required for every high school student !!!
While I never received any scholarships doing a BS: CS, I was also doing freelance work and making enough to pay for full time tuition (state university). Employers are much more likely to hire you (as a software developer) if you are also enrolled in a CS degree. I was able to graduate without taking a single dollar of debt.
what language do you use? we are taught java the first 2 years and then we switch to c++
As someone who got a BS in chemistry, it definitely is probably the best "science" degree (other than physics) that isn't trade specific. Chem has a lot of versatility, and if you know how to leverage your knowledge during negotiations (or more importantly, build a base of chemical knowledge on your own outside of class) you'd be surprised how high your starting salary can be. You're probably not going to get over 70k for a starting salary (it might even be closer to 40) but if you're interviewed next to someone with a biology, environmental science, or less lab-intensive degree, you will probably get the position if it's a lab with work based at the molecular level. There's also a large number of industries you can get into with a chemistry degree (that you can always get a masters to specialize in later) including but not limited to brewing, food science, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, battery science, materials science, oil, product development (polymers, inks, pharma, etc.), and education. Physics majors have a bit of an edge in job positions that rely more on data analysis, especially if they can code, but chemistry majors can sometimes beat them for jobs that require material specific knowledge (like adhesives, pharmacology, plant alkaloids, etc.). If you like biology and physics and chemistry and math and like working in a lab, chemistry is the best degree you can probably get. Also, if you don't like having a desk job in a cubicle, chemistry degrees are good for keeping you moving on the job, while at the same time getting paid more than a blue collar worker.
Is a biochemistry degree just as good? Or worse?
I'm very very passionate about chemistry. No only passionate about it but very good at it. However, I've been told a biotechnology degree has better prospects, is that true?
@@rana7957 I think it depends on where you want to go career-wise. I only know of two people who got a bioengineering degree, one of which became a cab-driver afterward? I think going into biomedical engineering (studying something related to medical devices) could be a very good field to go into. Genetic engineering is pretty useful, as there are a lot of applications imo for how such knowledge can be used (bacterial/microbial manufacturing also seems to be on the rise). I think getting an entry level job with a chemistry degree as anything other than a lab tech or analytical chemist is going to be fairly hard, but a grad degree is usually enough to unlock those doors later on. In regards to a biotech degree, I can't really give much guidance in terms of job prospects, only that there are definitely some very cool biotech startups (if working at a start up appeals to you) whereas the number of chemistry startups is very small (and most jobs will come from either small labs or large companies).
Tl:dr - biotech degrees are good for people who don't want to go to grad school per se, but the industry itself might be a little less stable/concentrated to certain geographic areas.
Edit: If you really like chemistry, I'd recommend taking chemistry classes, but take a few that overlap with biology or chemical engineering. After two years, you might get all the chem theory you want and duck out to chemE for profits. Likewise, chemical lab techniques tend to be VERY useful in biology/biotech, but its rare to find the lab skills taught in a biology program to be as applicable the other way around.
@@mattblzd Depends. If you want to go into biotech, biology will likely help you. I personally held out of the biochem degree by taking Inorganic Chem and PChem, but now my job opportunities are a lot more flexible. If you are hell-bent on going into biotech or genetic things, then a biochem degree should be good. As someone who had interests in biochem and materials science things, I had to go with the more general track.
I’ve heard a few people online say that having a Bachelors in Chem isn’t worth it and that they are disappointed in their jobs and pay but this makes me feel so much better for going to school for Chem.
Have you noticed a gap between the amount of jobs with a BS or MS?
So glad I decided to supplement my communications degree with a L6 Dip (American Equivalent is an Assosicates Degree) in Records and Information Management (Digital Preservation). A lot of that wasd ue to watching your channel in the early days and realizing that a communications degree has a far different sterotype overseas than it does back home in New Zealand!
Can you make decent money from that degree ?
“Reality of the situation, but I think the best thing is to be a rational optimist.”
- Shane HUMMUS!
That is Perspective!!
First degree in engineering. Worked as an engineer for a while. Masters in computer science. Worked as a software developer for a while longer. Retired at 46.
How did you retire at 46? How much money did you need to set aside that's awesome
Hi Shane, I wish I watched your videos, particularly this one in 1972, the year I started College in Canada!! I started mechanical engineering in 1973, not well prepared in maths in 1972 but transferred to geology & geophysics for petroleum, ended up a geophysical engineer (exploration geophysicist) in 1977 but in my careers in oilfields, becoming a petroleum engineer on the JOBS for 45 years!! I am qualified as petroleum engineer, petroleum geologist & geophysicists all multidiscipline!! 7 figures salary for the past 33 years, part from my investments too!! ENGINEERING is the best job for earning good salary!! OILFIELDS pay more too!!
In france, if you rank among the best in engineering studies, you'll get to go to an engineering school that gives you the title of "ingénieur généraliste". It basically mean that you can actually master any branch of engineering. It was a very hard grind for me and it was also very competitive, but definitely worth it. There's a flex I like : It's when someone asks you what kind of engineering branch you are studying, and you just say you're studying for an "ingénieur généraliste" diploma
it is a flex but in the job market it's irrelevant because you never actually took the time to master a particular skill and be very competent in it. after graduating, you might know alot of stuff but you're not good at any of them and in the real world companies actually hire specialists to do a specific task not generalists. the only environment where a generalist can thrive is in startups because most of them don't have the money to hire many specialists.
Dang. HomienwhT you doing with it
That sounds amazing, but won't you have a problem with specialization requirements for most top jobs?
Do you mean the l'X in Paris? I've heard about it. Really interesting Programm I heard that it's even required to take art, social sciences, literature and very theoretical stuff like number theory and quantum mechanics as well as your engineering classes
Remeber there is a difference between academic people and practical practitioners. You fall along the line of academic, doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll perform better than people that are working on the field.
Nursing is one of those fields where a master's degree is well worth it, because most nursing master's degrees are geared towards preparing you to be a nurse practitioner. Another valuable master's degree for nurses is a Master's Degree in Medical Information Technology. Either of these pathways will get you a six-figure career.
I had no clue what I wanted to do for college until my senior year of hs where I decided to take the AP computer science class my school had available; I took it on a whim because I'd been interested in seeing if I could learn the basics of coding because it was something I'd been curious about for a while, but I didn't really know exactly what I was getting into
I loved that class. Everything about it was so much fun. learning the basics of the java program we were using as a first language, diving into topics like cybersecurity and IT, it was stuff that was not only coming to me very easily but was also stuff I was really enjoying learning about. It wasn't that hard to imagine myself pursuing something related to computer science. and so, I decided that was going to be my major.
I'm about to start up my sophomore spring semester (almost halfway through already, damn) and I've been enjoying it so far. I'm currently learning C++ and am about to get into object-orientended programming with a professor I've had for two years now and I'm excited for it, even for the parts that I don't really get yet. And sure, some projects I've done for coding assignments/projects have left me frustrated and exhausted (for one of my more recent projects I didn't get the code debugged enough to give me the responses I was looking for until 1:20am when I had started at 11am that morning), but there's always that satisfied feeling at getting your code to work right for the first time.
However, I'm not sure where I really want to take this degree. I'm probably going to go the software development route because that seems where my skills and talents are strongest, but I'm just not sure it's what I'm going to like the best compared to other things. It's not like I'd hate doing it though, so I really don't have any complaints of chasing after it
I had the same experience except I only took intro to CS in my last year of HS. Originally I wanted to do animation but after taking my first cs class I loved it more than any subject I had at that point. I’m also currently a sophomore about to start on computer architecture and analysis of algorithms this spring. It’s crazy how you might not have even discovered the thing that you are most passionate about when you are about to finish high school.
Medical field has the absolute best job security of all the degree's, If you are a nurse or doctor you will never have difficulty finding a job.
One thing to add about economics is that it includes some econometrics, which is an extremely valuable blend of statistics, modelling and causal inference.
A lot of people are sleeping on information systems. It’s a super flexible major. I’m going down the consulting route but my classmates are landing jobs in security, data analytics, project management, and yes software engineering.
A lot of people joke that it’s easier than computer science and gets paid more. I think it’s 100 percent true
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Please help me I want to learn
Informations degree ?
I just want to say thank you for your consistency uploading new videos. Your IT certificate video changed my life. Now making 70k working from home.
That's awesome man! You're welcome!
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Wow congrats man!
What IT certificate and job is it?
@@Lawlesslarry69 Google IT Certificate and currently working as a compliance specialist
I'm studying CS at a small university of applied science. I have impostor syndrome on a daily basis. Good to see that it is worth it.
Thanks for the video. I'm on 2nd semester of MIS and there's a lot of opportunities out there cause the course is very comprehensive!
You're welcome and best of luck!
I traded my career in social work for a career in environmental engineering. It took a little strategizing to make this change while still working, but it worked out fine. I went to an inexpensive school, but it was one of the few ABET accredited schools at the time and graduated in 1993 with a dozen job offers. Had a dream career in nuclear operations and I'm now retired at my old standard of living.
The biggest factor was learning that math isn't hard. It's just learning all the tools and solving the puzzle. So I also got a BS in math, but focused on statistics. What a ride.
I wish I could learn math properly… if I was good at it, I’d have pursued computer engineering, or mechatronics engineering..
Thank your for this vídeo!!! I was thinking about Nursing career and it really helped me!
Thanks for the video. In addition to a degree, if you want to be successful nowadays and financially well-off, you need to hussle, be self-motivated, have goals and good communications skills. I know some people who got masters or phd degrees, but cannot land a good paying job because they dont want to put any work in trying to find a great opportunity to go along with their big brains.
Great point!
Im majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Computer Science, and add on Cybersecurity basically. Its what I’m very passionate about so I hope this works out lol
What kind of people would do criminal justice I also want to do it and comp science
Im so glad that im actually really interested in CS. I knew I wanted degree like that before I even knew what degree it was. Im so happy rn that its actually the best one :D. Thank you man, you really pushed my motivation to get that degree.
I’m so relieved to see chemistry on here.. Just graduated with a BS in Chem and although i learned SO MUCH and see the world differently in a more analytical way, i was scared i wasted my time. this gave me a lot of hope
good luck!
Chemistry is an incredible field, I wish I could study it too!
Chemistry is a truly fascinating and diverse field, it’s quite literally reason we have nice things from medicines to plastics to jewelry. Hope things turn out for you!
Chemistry will always be a very good degree, medicinal corporations are one of the biggest employers worldwide, especially in many smaller nations like Ireland and Liechtenstein.
May I ask how you're finding your work?
That was a fantastic intro. It was direct but gentle! 🤓
currently going to college to get my CS degree as ive been writing code since i was 8 and want to learn and improve. great vid by the way!
Thanks and best of luck!
Hi Shane Hummus, I’ve a question and would like you answer it. Do you think employers will ask for your high school performance when you’re trying to find a job? Or do they only want to see your university degree.
Your highschool gpa does not matter after highschool it’s just used to get into a university
nobody cares about it
I think it depends on your country
Where I live(South Africa) employers do ask for your matric certificate, whether it be in person or online (then it'll be stated in the requirements for the job)
Late to the party but if you want to work in health care, be it a nurse or through med school: Money and career wise it will definitely pay off on the long run, however, if you truly want to be happy and successful in the career path you have to be passionate about it too. There will be days where it can really be straining (emotionally and physically). Next to that you will work with all sorts of people and you have to not only be patient but also caring and supportive to them. If you’re only doing it for the money but don’t like the job or working with people, I wouldn’t advice the career path at all. There is so many health care workers that work with burnout complaints or are sitting at home due tot that reason (not that I’m implying that all of those people aren’t passionate about their job, more that being passionate definitely lowers the risk.)
I studied for an Environmental Engineering Degree, I have a BA, Diploma and National Diploma and i already got a good job working as a Scientific Officer with my Local Government Department in the Agricultural and Fisheries department. In a sense i was fortunate as me and a select few other of my classmates were the first local graduates as before any profession in this field were foreigners and limited. Environmental Science and Engineering is another important field i think people should aim as it is becoming increasingly important in this day and age to have experts who know the importance of balancing environmental fields with the Economics and Social aspects of different fields.
From my understanding, CS is ranked highest because we are living in the modern era. Technology pretty much runs the world. Say, for instance, I am a chemical engineering student and had an opportunity to take a design module in my first semester and used AUTOCAD. Had it not been for the existence of software developers who made that app, I would've needed to draw every 3D graphics by hand.
what's your major?
What's your major
As a chem engineer, I agree. It’s a very difficult degree and stressful work environment but very flexible. I’ve worked in many stem fields, private and public👌
what would you say about biomedical engineering in terms of the workforce if you know anything about it. I’m about to be a sophomore in college and I’m currently studying biomedical engineering and I’m not sure if I should stick with it
@@noviceboards4451 I only know two friends who work in bio engineering, and both are currently research assistants working on their phd. So it’s a long term commitment from what I can tell. Great pay and benefits prospects though
@@noviceboards4451 I personally went for chem engineering because, I’m more interested in manufacturing rather than r&d. But I can tell you, flexibility is great, I’ve worked as an environment engineer in the public sector for almost 2 yrs, I then went to QC for a pharma co. And recently I got promoted to chem engineer in the same pharma. Pay is good, work is flexible but mentally demanding. As a STEM major you will have opportunities in more fields than many other degrees would provide. It’s hard work but it will pay off👌
hey, high school student here. i just wanted to know if chem requires mathematical skills & can you give me a general idea of this career?
@@raloux9939 honestly yes and no. Let me explain. Having sharp math skills is essential to do well in chemistry, lots of unit conversions, algebra, some Calc. The better your math skills the easier chem will be. Example even if your chem understanding isn’t great, you can still do well if you see the math behind it and you can solve it, as in units cancelling out and so on, you will get the right answers.
@Shane Hummus, I'm an international student and I have gotton into over 14 schools in the US. My top choices right now are Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ( I got 41k scholarship per year, but still needs to 33k), SIUE (I got the geo scholarship and I will be paying 27k) , Widener University ( I got 40k and I will be paying 32k), UMass Lowell (I got 20k and I will be paying 35k), and lastly NC Wesleyan( I got 31k and will be paying 19k) most of my degrees are engineering and computer science except for NCW. Is it worth taking student loans to study at one of the Uni's
Well this video definitely confirmed my own suspicions as I decided to get my BS in computer science with a focus on either software development or AI/ML 😅 glad I was on the right track.
May God Bless You and His Peace Be Upon You Always! Thank you for this explanation!
Hi, Sebastian! Thanks for the support.
@@ShaneHummus Of course, thank you for your advice! May God Bless You As Always!
Hi Shane, I was planning to take Masters in Data Science with an optional of Bioinformatics. Do you think it's a good plan?
I’m in the medical field and I can say that it is a very very good plan. It has awesome opportunities
Hey Shane, you should do a video on tech-related graduate degrees, especially Management Information Systems. Keep up the good work!
MIS is way more business than tech
@@Prodigy10044 how so (curious)
@@Prodigy10044 It’s still related to tech though
@@jameshill606 Usually, an MIS or ITM degree tends to have more business oriented courses than tech related ones
@@Prodigy10044 i wouldnt say way more. for my program its around 60-40 business
What are your thoughts on Majoring in animation?
Is it nessasary or can you at least get a advanced diploma?
I hear tons of people saying it's important. But I also see and know people like Michael Cusack (one of the people who helped create Smiling friends), Sir Wade Neistadt (Who helped with How To Train Your Dragon 2) and John K (Despite all the controversies he has and how much he disgusts me) managed to get hired by Nickelodeon through knowing people. If that's all true, what's the point of a degree?
What are your thoughts?
Im trying to choose between a computer science or computer information systems bachelors degree right now. I’ve heard both are very similar but the main differences are, CS is heavily math and CIS is a little bit of math but more related to the business side of tech and how they work together to function. Any advice?
CIS is much better than CS. Sincerely someone who just graduated with a CIS degree.
@@jessr1698what jobs can you get with that?
@@ashantybonilla6085 Same jobs as CS plus you get the perks of having a bit of a business background.
I can’t wait for you to share more information regarding artists. I’m struggling to decide if I should major in just art/animation, or major in marketing and minor in art.
Mmm some colleges (or at least the ones I've seen) don't offer art minors unless it's like art history, graphic designs or something more niche. Look into that. You may also need a portfolio to get into the program.
Would recommend doing a minor in a art/creative career or not do college at all. Because for a lot of art/creative careers, a college degree isn’t as needed compared to careers in the business world, like marketing. Not to mention, for a-lot of art and creative careers, the college degree won’t mean much if your portfolio isn’t great. But majoring in a career like marketing would also be a great choice as well.
Thats a huge yikes. My peers who majored in anything art related are usually working at starbucks like with what he said and they regret it big time, while my fellow finance and data science engineers, software engineer, are doing remote work with unrealistically high salaries and traveling with all the money to fund any hobby or thing they like. If i had to say personally who won in terms of debt, time spent in college, and salary it would be data science.
ART is a tough field and most of these jobs are high risk, contracted. Animation sounds appealing when your young but if your passionate and already think you have that potential. Go for it. Also, you have to really market yourself too.
A degree for both of these isn't nearly as good as having a portfolio. Not to mention, learning these things can be done for free through online resources. I don't recommend art school.
hey shane I know I've been asking this question a lot but it's because being a pilot is a dream job and you covering the aviation industry and how to become a pilot would really be awesome
Just do your own research stop relying on strangers
@@Kevin-ch8fu yea true dw i did but aint this the whole point of a comment section? No hate kinda out of the blue for you to say it yk thats all
My son got his MBA and started work at a CPA firm the following Monday. He was the president of the accounting honor society so he made contacts with the recruiters for several firms due to arranging for them to speak to the group. Join whatever group your school has for your major and run for office, even being a V.P. of one helps.
Going down the path towards dental school, I took up a comprehensive science major where I’ve had a year of general and organic chemistry each, biology, and physics. I’ve completed a mathematics minor as well so I could get a diverse background in all these areas, but after deciding on taking a break from schooling, I feel I’m a jack of all trades but a master of none (maybe besides math).
Any thoughts on jobs that would be interested in my skill sets?
My school is awesome. College of the Ozarks.
I won't have any debt, have good teachers, and we get very prepared in the work force.
We work 15 hours/week on campus and 1 40 hour week every semester. That pays for tuition.
That leaves room and board, which is 4k every semester. And that can be taken care of over the summer.
We also are Christian and patriotic based.
Love it.
I have a BS in Economics, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do out of college but figured it was well rounded enough to get me wherever I wanted to go👍
How'd it go?
@@Betweoxwitegan good! I work in CRE, have an interview for an investment sales analyst role for a large brokerage firm tomorrow👍
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@@Hwilly919nice. Thoughts on bs vs ba
@@shalevwiden3927 it just depends on the major. usually finance, economics, accounting, etc will all be bachelor of science while Bachelor of Arts tends to be more general
Your calls to action are really on point. congrats
I know you rated healthcare high on that list, but what do you think - and the rest of you - what do you think of studying medicin?
I’m currently studying it, and getting the degree for free in my country’s so I don’t have to worry about student loans and stuff. Does that change the position on this list? Still compared to like computer science or something? 🤪
Of course the work life balance of a doctor sucks compared to IT, but would you still rank it number 3? 🙌🏼
Honestly, I got my degree in Construction Management at a local university. It has allowed me to get licensed as an architect (which is what I always wanted to be) without going into debt attending an architecture school further away. Not only have I enjoyed working in the architecture industry, but I have equally enjoyed working in the construction industry...both during school and right out of school. The only negative I see is that architecture and construction are related, so if one industry does bad...it usually affects the other and vice versa. My advice, pick a major that: 1. Has jobs/internships available now & in the near future, 2. Can be used in multiple career choices, 3. Available at an affordable college. Also, learn different types of skills, just in case the career/industry you get into goes into a downturn (i.e. economic conditions, automation, etc.)
I think you did well. There are construction projects going on all over the country and the work cannot be outsourced.
This is the field I'm trying to go into and I wonder what would be the best degree to major in? I find both Architecture and Civil Engineering interesting. Personally I prefer the design of buildings but I also heard architects get paid less and is a stressful career. Is it?
@@pixel8397 IMO your best bet is the type of job that requires your physical presence. Anything that is done via computer can be outsourced to cheap labor overseas, or AI'd. So if you go into architecture or civil engineering, build your career as a hands-on physically-present person. If you choose a field that is something cities manage, then you can go anywhere in the country for your job. Definitely consider these points because the outsourcing is awful these days, IT in the US is being gutted, most sent to India.. Good for India, bad for US.
Making me feel good about my econometrics and electrical engineering double degree
BS/MS in applied math which is a mix of math, physics, statistics, EE and CS. It is hands on. It was my way of going into EE and also computational biology (neuroscience). My work is in machine learning mad I have patents in applied areas like medicine and material science. Most important is my expertise in GPU programming. That takes skill in large data structure (3D CT and MRI volumes) and thinking parallel math. Plus knowing computer hardware to know how all the parallel engines work together.
I graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1982. Everything you say is on target nowadays, and it also was true in 1982. That is why i chose engineering instead of my "passion" of creative writing. I figured that out for myself, and took no advice from the "professionals" in education. The deception and incompetence of the education industry has only gotten worse in 40 years.
I've been telling my kids that your passion usually won't pay your bills. Find something that you like to pay your bills, then follow your passion in your spare time.
My son's passion is music, but he loves science. He graduated in June with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Music. He's spent 4 years in the college band (drum line, symphonic band) and is currently studying to get his PhD in Chem and will still be able to be part of they symphonic band (no time for marching band).
My daughter's passion is animals (she wants to be a vet) but will be attending WVU to study Chemistry in the fall. She chose Chem as a major over an Animal Science or Pre-vet degree because if plans change, Chem will give her far more options.
They're on their way. Now I've just got to work on getting the 3rd kid right 😅
OMG! I'm currently taking Mechanical Engineering and my passion is creative writing too! I'll never make a living out of making comics alone, but at least with an Engineering degree I can do it as a hobby. Besides, I'm loving my degree.
@@purple1441how did you decide you wanted to do ME??
@@lilacfields When I was a child, whenever my toys broke I would fix them. Also, my grandfather is a mechanical engineer so I can follow in his footsteps. I decided I wanted to be in ME during my 10th Grade. I'm now in my 2nd year of college.
@@purple1441 i’m kinda of just assuming here so sorry if you’re not one but how is it as a woman doing ME?
Question: Will AI like Chat GPT make software development a less good option as a career? I would most likely only be a developer of average skill so I am worried that I would be replaced by AI alongside many others.
You can ask your professor about that
There are way more software roles apart from developer. Why only developer? A safe major would be Computer Science which would open you a lot of doors :)
what are those other roles?@@joaoguerreiro9403
thoughts on a natural science degree? idk if it’s under the same name in the US but essentially a degree with multiple sciences depending on up your choices, mine consists of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, pharmacology, cell biology/neuroscience, and biochemistry. i took it as it’s honestly enjoyable but curious if any notable downsides to it?
I am also considering nueroscience and cell biology
If you are talking about Environmental Sciences aka Ecology, then it's not great. There are very few jobs, especially entry level ones, if you hate outdoors it's horrendous choice and in reality most jobs are morally against what you will learn. Imagine learning all about ecology and being hired by BP... yeah. Other downside is that you learn a lot of chemistry, but not quite enough for proper chemistry jobs. Unless your grades are high in those subjects, it will be hard to land a chemistry job. It's not really as versatile degree as it may seem.
@@MJ-uk6lu no it’s not environmental science (i hate ecology lol), natural sciences is different, it’s just an umbrella name for a degree that does multiple sciences within one degree. the way the degree itself is formatted can vary from one university to another, but with mine i’m a chemistry major with a biochemistry minor (also taking pharmacology with that as my extra option), it just means instead of doing just biology, i do multiple sciences but with less breadth than with a single honours if that makes sense (taking 5 units of biochem, organic chem, inorganic chem, cell bio, and pharmacology)
edit: i’ll add that it is possible to take environmental science as one of your options in my course but i’m not personally taking it.
@@liliwhite585 They are not related then, sorry. Nonetheless, I believe that STEM careers also have this trap. That you can study very hard, put a lot of effort, become respectable scholar and perhaps graduate in physics, but be completely useless in job market.
I know that I'm not from US, but physics degree can only give you general knowledge of physics, without specialization, you are not a greatest fit to many jobs. Not to mention that very few jobs even require raw physics even with specialization. In my country same shit exists with chemistry. It's very hard, respectable stuff, but all you can ever hope to become is pharmacist. Your pay will be good, but very few opportunities for job and you will have to compete for each position with tens of people. You can also end up even worse with engineering. While very good career choice on paper, some niches have so few careers, that it can make it very hard to land into job for years.
So my point is that with STEM careers be very careful and be very aware of job opportunities. If you want more universal degrees, then finance and IT are the best choices. There's so many entry level jobs for those, so you can still end up in something less than what you wanted, but in correct field. Meanwhile in something like engineering, that entry level tier honestly barely exists and many employees don't want to train people, they want someone who already knows how to do their job well. It's a bit absurd, but it is what it is.
I believe this falls under the category he addressed at the beginning of the video, when he said chemistry ranks best out of all of the science degrees.
It sounds like you’re basically doing what would be a _biochem_ degree or even a _pre-med_ degree at most US universities.
I have a friend who graduated with a major in “cell biology and physiology“ which had a similar set of science courses as you described.
Im going to be a college athlete and I’ll probably be pretty busy trying to handle sports and studies, so do you recommend any majors I shouldn’t take due to the high workload.
1 important thing health degrees have over computer science degrees is once you graduate they are a lot less competitive for comp Sci you gonna have to put extra effort outside of college to land your job in most cases depending on where you live.
Exactly! I have a BSc degree in computer science and statistics, and I am struggling to get a job. I even did a coding bootcamp and built multiple projects, and I still get rejected all the time. It's been 1 year and 8 months now. I'm actually considering becoming a chartered accountant instead. At least I'll be immediately in demand upon qualifying since my country has a lack of chartered accountants.
@@djgulstonThat’s crazy, a year and 8 months?
How many applications have you put out?
@@djgulstonlmao nah you are doing something wrong not your degree. Go fix yourself
@@Kevin-ch8fu I did not major in CS, but I personally know a lot of people who have. All are struggling to find a job, one of which went to a T10 school and interned at Google. It is extremely competitive in the tech industry. Outsourcing to cheap offshore labor, the current lack of growth in the economy due to high interest rates and inflation, the over hiring done during the pandemic resulting in massive layoffs, high number of cheap HB1 visa tech workers, a large number of CS graduates due to videos like these and people thinking it's a ticket to an easy 100k remote job, etc...
All of the above reasons combined have resulted into the horrible market we see today. There are many very talented and educated people in the field who are struggling right now. Shaming this person over things they cannot control is counterproductive.
Hey, Shane can you do a video on famous people with degrees and rank their degree tier list?
I might do that in the future but let me leave you with this for now.
College Majors That Create The Most Millionaires
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In 1977 I entered College and after 4 years received a BSc. in Medical Laboratory Technology. I wanted to use the Undergrad Degree to enter Medical School and if Medical School didn't work out, I would still have a Career. I just retired after 42 years as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and I have to say as a Career, it treated me well. No Regrets!
What do you guys think about ICT degrees? I'm in the process of thinking about what to choose. Also I really like ICT.
Interesting video. I went to Carleton College in the late 70’s, and it was considered expensive at $3,000/yr. Even adjusting for inflation, in today’s money, that’s only $15,000/yr., where the salary there now is over 3 times that.I loved my experience there, and found it worthwhile, as they did a good job teaching you to think and write (the final exams were typically 3 hr essays), but fear things have changed quite a bit.
Got a BS in Biology back in 1979, but I was working as a medical research tech at the time. I did so well at that the surgeon I was working for offered me a slot at UCSD medical school. But by then I had worked with so many doctors I knew the work/reward ratio for an MD degree was horrible. (IE. You do get a nice house, a fancy car, and a hot wife, but you never get to spend any time with them because you work yourself into an early grave.) I was a computer geek all that time, so instead I got a gig through a job shop on a software project that used an obscure language I knew. That about doubled my income. Got more gigs that led to full-time employment as a software developer. No degree other than Biology and I worked in software and integrated circuit verification until I retired at 65. Never had any college loans because my degree was at a state college and I paid as I went along.
Daaaaang, gramps leavin the heat in the youtube comments 🔥
It was good to be a Boomer. Summer jobs and a couple shifts a week as a fry cook paid for my brother's education. Zero debt. That opportunity was long gone by the time I got to college.
There are certain jobs (teacher, healthcare, etc.) that aren’t make the top of this list for salary but will absolutely guarantee you a job. Schools and hospitals are in desperate need and there will always be a need. Its something to consider at least. Mind they can be challenging jobs so don’t expect an easy ride.
And yet, they aren't compensated well (especially teachers) even though they are very important.
I have a Bachelors in Psychology, I worked as a residential staff for 1.5 years, then a program manager at an Adult Residential Facility for 6 months, now I'm working as a Program Director at a Psychiatric facility. Making 125K a year. I'm grateful :D Didn't know I would go this far with Bachelors in Psych.
Good job!
Tips ? Get a PhD
As a cs student, I find this hard to believe. The competition in the cs industry is extremely extremely competitive. It's definitely not for everyone. Not with today's job market either. I'd honestly encourage anyone to pursue nursing if you're in it for the security and money only; they'll never run out of jobs.
True. You have to push yourself extremely hard.
How hard is nursing though?
@@ayo3014 An associate degree is enough to be an RN.
As long as you pass the NCLEX exams, you're good.
If you are smart do cs, otherwise get the nurse job lol
if you are undecided about which major to choose, but want to be employable after college, then:
1) major in physics with a minor in the field you want to work in (electronics, energy, etc.).
2) if you feel as if you aren't smart enough for physics, then major in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
3) if you don't want to be in STEM, then major in economics and minor in math. yes, math is so important that i'm recommending minoring in it even as i recommend which non-stem major you should pursue (economics). you *cannot* avoid math when pursuing an economics major!
the more math and statistics classes you take, the better.
these five degrees (and their suggested minors) will ensure that you've learned things you can use and will open the door to many different sectors if you want to switch to something else.
I would choose engineering, but, I don't believe I am smart enough for it.
I know so many people with engineering and computer science degrees that work at Walmart 💀
@@rowanphillips3497 because they didn't build a *network* in college, and didn't do the right internships (or even no internships at all).
the number one reason you go to college is not to get an education; that's reason number 2!
first and foremost, you go to college to NETWORK!!!
@@rowanphillips3497networking is a powerful tool. Talk to people in already established places. People are willing to work with people they can work with. Comfort and familiarity with a person is a much more important factor. And if not, do something against your degree or intern to learn the necessary soft and hard skills and get your foot in the door. People thought they would have it easy from then on out, but complacency just because they are wanted degrees will be the death of people that thought that the struggles would be over. Heck, I know people that got degrees and they went into the military and came out getting 6 digits all because they developed life expertise, networked, and were able to sell themselves more efficiently.