One more year at college worth it for a 2nd major? (degrees, cost)
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Hey all,
I know i posted a similar topic some time ago, but i guess that was a too broad and long of a post..
right now im a general bio major, which I might change to something more specific.
If I only decide to major in bio, then i can graduate in the standard 4 years.
However, while I like bio, I do not want to go to grad school for it and I know right now there is not alot of demand for bio BSs.
So, Im thinking of spending another year to get a second major, which is in statistics (or economics - which is about 30 units less). I know for sure statistics is at least a more solid degree.
Another year will cost me about ~$10k.
Im not sure what I want to do in life, but...I really want good pay lol.
1) maybe finance using the statistics degree.
2) Some kind of dream biology job where I get to travel around the world and do some biology stuff!!! haha that would be so awesome!
anyways, thanks for reading if you read the whole post... I just need some feedback. Im going to the counselors on tuesday.
EDIT: the degrees will come from UC Davis if that matters :P
Here is your old thread What to do in my situation? You posted it in a different forum, that's why you didn't see it here. If you'd like I can merge it with this one here or over in the other forum.
Hey all,
I know i posted a similar topic some time ago, but i guess that was a too broad and long of a post..
right now im a general bio major, which I might change to something more specific.
If I only decide to major in bio, then i can graduate in the standard 4 years.
However, while I like bio, I do not want to go to grad school for it and I know right now there is not alot of demand for bio BSs.
So, Im thinking of spending another year to get a second major, which is in statistics (or economics - which is about 30 units less). I know for sure statistics is at least a more solid degree.
Another year will cost me about ~$10k.
Im not sure what I want to do in life, but...I really want good pay lol.
1) maybe finance using the statistics degree.
2) Some kind of dream biology job where I get to travel around the world and do some biology stuff!!! haha that would be so awesome!
anyways, thanks for reading if you read the whole post... I just need some feedback. Im going to the counselors on tuesday.
EDIT: the degrees will come from UC Davis if that matters :P
How much extra will the extra year cost and how much more can you expect to make on an annual basis with the statistics degree?
^^I would phrase it a little differently, as I don't see it as entirely an ROI issue. What would the benefit of the second degree be? Would you be more employable?
^^I would phrase it a little differently, as I don't see it as entirely an ROI issue. What would the benefit of the second degree be? Would you be more employable?
I agree it is not entirely an ROI issue but that does play into it a bit. I think we need to know the answer before we can answer the question.
Here is your old thread What to do in my situation? You posted it in a different forum, that's why you didn't see it here. If you'd like I can merge it with this one here or over in the other forum.
Hi, thanks for the offer but i'd like to keep it separate please - this post feels more clean ..
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Originally Posted by Mommabear
How much extra will the extra year cost and how much more can you expect to make on an annual basis with the statistics degree?
As for the cost of a fifth.. it will cost me a year of life and about $10k (includes tuition + housing but not food/books/misc). It really depends - I have to go to the financial aid office and see if they will stop giving me full paid tuition for a fifth year.
Im in my 3rd year right now and for tuition + housing, I pay about $10k. For my 3rd year, ill be paying $8.5k and possibly less..
And by "me" I mean it will mostly be my parents LOL - thats why if i get a fifth year then ill probably end up taking out a subsidized loan.
Im pretty sure the statistics(or possibly economics)will allow more flexibility + make me more marketable?
Haha, the thing is im not sure which is why im asking you guys!
I have been researching and it seems biology BS degrees are having trouble finding jobs whereas everyone is telling me a statistics(possibly econ) degree is more employable.
I feel like spending the one extra year now, might be better than having to go back to school later if things dont work out
My daughter went to a private college, and they had a policy that any graduate could take another semester for a fairly modest price. I don't remember the figures right now, but it was considerably less than the cost of a semester for the undergrads. Don't know if this applies in the OP's case.
A friend of hers did this; he really wanted to major in psychology, but due to some parental pressure majored in math instead. He graduated, then went another semester later to get the credits to also have a psych degree, from whence he went to grad school in counseling.
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