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Old 09-25-2012, 10:32 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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If I were to go for graduate studies in Philadelphia, which degree would I want to get so that I can easily remain in Philadelphia? Also I am not willing to commute to Newtown Square or King of Prussia etc.
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Old 09-25-2012, 10:36 AM
 
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A degree in the health sciences. Short of that, anything that would make you marketable to work at one of the universities in town.
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Old 09-25-2012, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Montgomery County, PA
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Doctor or Lawyer - those are the two professions that philly has a lot of
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Old 09-25-2012, 10:45 AM
 
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Doctor or Lawyer - those are the two professions that philly has a lot of
True..although one could say that Philly is saturated with lawyers. There can probably never be too many doctors though with the Baby Boomer population needing more regular care over the next few decades.
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Old 09-25-2012, 11:09 AM
 
Location: back in Philadelphia!
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The city & entire country is saturated with Lawyers. Not the best choice.
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Old 09-25-2012, 11:53 AM
 
Location: South Jersey
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Philly can support just about any degree.. Get the education you want and you will be suited to find a career in Philly no problem
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Old 09-25-2012, 12:06 PM
 
Location: back in Philadelphia!
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Philly can support just about any degree.. Get the education you want and you will be suited to find a career in Philly no problem
Although many are forced to commute to the suburbs to find good jobs in many fields, which is something that the OP seemed to be saying they didn't want to do.
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:30 PM
 
Location: East Mt Airy, Philadelphia
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If I were to go for graduate studies in Philadelphia, which degree would I want to get so that I can easily remain in Philadelphia? Also I am not willing to commute to Newtown Square or King of Prussia etc.
To me, at least, this seems like an odd question. If the question came from an older (it's relative, I know, but let's say 45+) person who was saying "I've put down roots in Philly and the market for [insert unwanted skill here] has dried up - what certificate/associate degree could I get?", then that would make more sense.
But that isn't the case here (I think). "Graduate studies" means "this is the career I want," and it's a big commitment in time and money. I wouldn't be so la-de-da as to say "follow your heart and do anything that the Philly job market needs," but I would say don't spend several years of your life and commit lots of money simply because it's something in demand in Philly. If it isn't something that you're passionate about (or have some innate talent for), it'll set you up for short-term gain (i.e., employment) but possible longer-term disappointment (saying at 50 or whenever: "why'd I become a risk benefits analyst when I really wanted to be an architect").
Think of yourself, your skills and passions first, then think about location.
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Old 09-25-2012, 06:50 PM
 
Location: a swanky suburb in my fancy pants
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While there is certainly a shortage of doctors, any thing in the health field is a winner. If you are at all able to handle anatomy and chemistry, physical therapists can write their own ticket.
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:05 AM
 
Location: back in Philadelphia!
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To me, at least, this seems like an odd question. If the question came from an older (it's relative, I know, but let's say 45+) person who was saying "I've put down roots in Philly and the market for [insert unwanted skill here] has dried up - what certificate/associate degree could I get?", then that would make more sense.
But that isn't the case here (I think). "Graduate studies" means "this is the career I want," and it's a big commitment in time and money. I wouldn't be so la-de-da as to say "follow your heart and do anything that the Philly job market needs," but I would say don't spend several years of your life and commit lots of money simply because it's something in demand in Philly. If it isn't something that you're passionate about (or have some innate talent for), it'll set you up for short-term gain (i.e., employment) but possible longer-term disappointment (saying at 50 or whenever: "why'd I become a risk benefits analyst when I really wanted to be an architect").
Think of yourself, your skills and passions first, then think about location.
LOL! While I'm totally with you in spirit on this post, I'm pretty sure that most 45+ year old architects right now would strongly advise a young person to do something else with their life!
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