Recession Proof Degrees for Women (kindergarten, graduates, highest, paying)

[cuba libre]

Teachers.

Period.

[Prettygyrl777]

Originally Posted by f_m

Physical therapy is a subset field of the health industry that can be done by 2 year or higher degree. Pharmacy requires the full doctorate program (in most cases), but does pay well.

I was under the impression that physical, speech and occupational therapists required a minimum of a masters degree.

[Sonnenwende]

I think right now, there is really nothing that could be coined a 'recession proof job'. Simply put, if there is no money, there is no money.

[f_m]

Originally Posted by Prettygyrl777

I was under the impression that physical, speech and occupational therapists required a minimum of a masters degree.

I don't know about speech and occupational, but I know a physical therapist at a top US hospital who got a certificate (not sure the length of classes), but had a 4 year degree in something else. It's quite possible this is an assistant type role though, I'm not sure.

Think about this, you don't need a 4 year degree to be a nurse, just a nursing program certification (associate degree). It might be a lower level position, I don't know enough about it.

[f_m]

So I suppose I didn't mention actuary (there are some that post on this board). So I will point it out there, but it involves working with math, statistics and numbers all the time. However, since that means it's an office job, it's not dangerous nor requires physical work. Additionally, and the most interesting detail, is that it is probably the highest paying job for a 4 year degree (that is not dangerous). It rates higher than most science and engineering long term pay. Mainly because you work for insurance companies, and they have money, which is why it's somewhat stable since insurance is required for things like cars and homes.

See the pay range.
PayScale - Actuary Salary, Actuary Average Salary

[mm_mary73]

Originally Posted by f_m

I don't know about speech and occupational, but I know a physical therapist at a top US hospital who got a certificate (not sure the length of classes), but had a 4 year degree in something else. It's quite possible this is an assistant type role though, I'm not sure.

Think about this, you don't need a 4 year degree to be a nurse, just a nursing program certification (associate degree). It might be a lower level position, I don't know enough about it.

PT - master's minimum, PhD becoming the norm (same with OT) PT/OT Assistant - 2 year associate degree PT aide - certificate

Graduate nurses in an associate degree program earn a degree if they pass their courses and then are licensed as an RN if they are able to sit for and pass the NCLEX exam.

[montanamom]

I know the mantra is "nursing, nursing, nursing...". But I also don't think just anyone can tolerate the job. $80k or not. Am I right?

[applejuice]

Nursing (or anything in the health field) and criminal justice

[lj111]

i've been told that nursing is great, but it's for those that really want it. it's a stressful, but fulfilling job if you have the patience for it.

Originally Posted by montanamom

I know the mantra is "nursing, nursing, nursing...". But I also don't think just anyone can tolerate the job. $80k or not. Am I right?

[Mt-7]

Originally Posted by mm_mary73

ain't necessarily so

Very true, and very physical work! I would recommend a try at aide work to see if you are up to it.