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cardsNclones

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The useless majors thread got me thinking about this.

Computer Systems & Network Technology, I'm not in that field but it did land me a job. I am thinking about going back for something different, not sure for what though.
 
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DistrictCyclone

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2x majored in econ and poli sci. One was definitely worth it; take a wild guess as to which one...
 
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cardsNclones said:
The useless majors thread got me thinking about this.

Computer Systems & Network Technology, I'm not in that field but it did land me a job. I am thinking about going back for something different, not sure for what though.
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BFA in metalsmithing (ISU), then MFA (SIUC) in metalsmithing.

worth it? **** no. however i am still in the field and don't hate my life. but don't have a dime to my name.
 
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Seeing as you are in DC I'm actually not sure which one you're referring to.
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Allow me to elaborate...

Both majors could probably get me to DC, but only one actually makes me semi-useful.
 
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cardsNclones said:
The useless majors thread got me thinking about this.

Computer Systems & Network Technology, I'm not in that field but it did land me a job. I am thinking about going back for something different, not sure for what though.
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Accounting and it absolutely was worth it.
 
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I first landed a job in my field that was a good job, but pay was enough to live and have a little left over but not much. After having that job for 2 years, I got another job in the same field that was much better. The pay is much better. For me, it was worth it.
However, I know quite a few people in my same major that are working in some other field or aren't making much money. I definitely got lucky, due to the fact that I knew some important people in the business and interned with them (Thanks Acceleration Iowa).
If I had to do it all over again, I would probably do something else. (Accounting or Finance because the ceiling is much higher)
 
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English. waste of time and money. if you are going to school make sure you have a long term goal, a degree that is worth something, or rich parents who are paying your way.
 
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Construction Engineering.

Absolutely worth it. Great pay and benefits. Though, it's not for everyone. Long hours - high stress - lots of travel. I love my job though so it's all worth it.
 
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It was worth it for me. I also didn't graduate with a pile of student debt though. Worked hard (especially in the summer), got some scholarships, and had a little bit of help from my parents. I just don't understand these people getting four year useless degrees and $50,000 of student debt.
 
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Electric engineering. I would say yes and no. Yes, because I found out I really was interested in a specific sect of it. No, because ISU hires poor professors and I had to take tons of bs classes. I took maybe 6 classes that I actually cared about or that interested me. I found a good job and I'm happy.
 
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Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

I use some of it with my current position, but it's paid off.

Worked pretty hard compared to some of my friends in different majors.
 
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