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I have psychology BA. Probably the most significant regret I have is not getting a more practical education in something like nursing, computer science, engineering, or something else that prepares one for an actual job.
I would have also been much better off doing an apprenticeship for one of the skilled trades like electrician, HVAC, plumbing, etc. With an apprenticeship all you pay for is books, so it's much less expensive than a BA, and you learn skills for a well-paying, secure job (not always, but more so than with a BA).
Fortunately I graduated in 2000 when there was still decent financial aid and college was fairly affordable, so it didn't cripple me financially. I really feel for younger BA graduates who own $30K+; they'll probably be in debt for at least 15 years.
Sadly, I think college has become very much a (legal) racket for bilking money from those who don't know better. It's ridiculously expensive now, and unless you get a practical degree, mostly a waste of time and money.
Sadly, I think college has become very much a (legal) racket for bilking money from those who don't know better. It's ridiculously expensive now, and unless you get a practical degree, mostly a waste of time and money.
More schools are gearing up to offer full financial aid packages, and some offer full non-loan financial aid, so students won't be stuck with debt upon graduating.
I have psychology BA. Probably the most significant regret I have is not getting a more practical education in something like nursing, computer science, engineering, or something else that prepares one for an actual job.
I would have also been much better off doing an apprenticeship for one of the skilled trades like electrician, HVAC, plumbing, etc. With an apprenticeship all you pay for is books, so it's much less expensive than a BA, and you learn skills for a well-paying, secure job (not always, but more so than with a BA).
Fortunately I graduated in 2000 when there was still decent financial aid and college was fairly affordable, so it didn't cripple me financially. I really feel for younger BA graduates who own $30K+; they'll probably be in debt for at least 15 years.
Sadly, I think college has become very much a (legal) racket for bilking money from those who don't know better. It's ridiculously expensive now, and unless you get a practical degree, mostly a waste of time and money.
I agree with you! everything is really a business now from healthcare (if you can't afford to pay for it then you're better off dead), dentistry, pet care, etc... employers that were once great are now very stingy and run work like a bootcamp. I even went to a nursing board and you have nurses with 20 plus years of experience regretting their decisions made because management doesn't give recognition and it is unappreciated long work and shortstaffed so they work more than they should. I guess every job has negatives even if it is more lucrative. I am contemplating getting a MA in information technology because i'm a girl and going the comp science route or engineering route could take more years away from me and I want a family at some point in life before i get too old. I'm still trying to figure out if I should spend the bucks for the degree. Sometimes I think teaching could work out better. What do you guys think? I have an economics degree in undergrad.
I have psychology BA. Probably the most significant regret I have is not getting a more practical education in something like nursing, computer science, engineering, or something else that prepares one for an actual job. .
I know a guy who graduated with a BA in psychology a year ago, and he was offered a position by an insurance company as a salesman/insurance adjuster. They offered to train him. He was considering going for an MA in industrial psychology until he got that job offer. Others with psych degrees have gotten bank jobs, supervisor jobs at a variety of stores, jobs with the federal gov't in supervisory positions.
I got a Masters degree in Public Administration and went straight in from college. Has been an epic fail for me. I regret ever stepping foot on a college campus. Should have been an electrician. I seriously don't want to teach.
More schools are gearing up to offer full financial aid packages, and some offer full non-loan financial aid, so students won't be stuck with debt upon graduating.
That's not my understanding. From what I've read 'free' financial aid has greatly diminished, hence more students are taking out loans. It might be worthwhile for a practical degree, but can turn out to be a disaster for a BA.
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Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth
I know a guy who graduated with a BA in psychology a year ago, and he was offered a position by an insurance company as a salesman/insurance adjuster. They offered to train him. He was considering going for an MA in industrial psychology until he got that job offer. Others with psych degrees have gotten bank jobs, supervisor jobs at a variety of stores, jobs with the federal gov't in supervisory positions.
The problem is everyone and their mother and father have BAs, esp here in Seattle. Most entry level insurance jobs don't pay that well either. Unless you're an actuary or accountant, most insurance jobs with a BA are just mundane office, or sales jobs. The insurance industry is also pretty awful: I'd have more respect for prostitutes than insurance salespersons.
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Originally Posted by tpike2
I got a Masters degree in Public Administration and went straight in from college. Has been an epic fail for me. I regret ever stepping foot on a college campus. Should have been an electrician. I seriously don't want to teach.
Yup. Unfortunately the skilled trades are still shunned in many circles since they aren't 'sexy'. But they pay well, and the training is practical and affordable; most persons in their early 20s don't think about that.
I am all for going back to school in order to get a more "practical" degree but political science- do you know of jobs/industries that are specifically recruiting political science majors over history majors? School is usually not cheap and if I was going back for a "2nd round" I would surely want it to be in a degree that is directly applicable to the work force.
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