It's not where you go to school as much ....

[leaningright]

....as what you study. I know this isn't news for most here but I was having this conversation with my Juniors today and then ran across this while ago.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013...and-least-lucrative-college-majors-in-1-graph

"Erin Ford graduated from the University of Texas two years ago with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Recruiters came to campus to woo her. She got a paid summer internship, which turned into a full-time job after she graduated. Now, at age 24, she makes $110,000 a year.

Michael Gardner just graduated from City College in New York with a degree in psychology. He applied for more than 100 jobs, had trouble getting interviews and worked at Home Depot to make ends meet. ..."

 

[Cancel 2020.1]

Unless you've got tons of dough, some majors just aren't practical anymore. That wasn't really true 20-30 years ago, but with the costs & loans of today, the thinking has to be different.

And it's so much easier to research now. There are all kinds of lists of "most employable professions" and "highest paying professions", etc., as well as projections for what the best professions will be in 5-10 years.

 

[Annie]

That's pretty much the same advice I give to the high school students. That and there's nothing wrong with pursuing an Associates degree in high demand fields. They can always transfer for Bachelor's or return to school later.

If they are hellbent on liberal arts, even more reason to complete studies at community college. Ours offers 'free ride' to University of Illinois, IF enrolled in honors program from 1st course and finish associates with 3.85 average. Free tuition, room & board.

 

[leaningright]

Unless you've got tons of dough, some majors just aren't practical anymore. That wasn't really true 20-30 years ago, but with the costs & loans of today, the thinking has to be different.

And it's so much easier to research now. There are all kinds of lists of "most employable professions" and "highest paying professions", etc., as well as projections for what the best professions will be in 5-10 years.

That's true Lorax. A Superintendent friend of mine sent me the link to the graph and article by coincidence ... I did a quick search to verify some of the stuff and there is all kinds of info out there about what is in demand. And just like 20-30 years ago, a degree in Math or degrees requiring an element of mathematical and scientific rigor are pretty safe bets....