What was/is your major? and Was it worth it?

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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.
 
2x majored in econ and poli sci. One was definitely worth it; take a wild guess as to which one...
 
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.

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.

Allow me to elaborate...

Both majors could probably get me to DC, but only one actually makes me semi-useful.
 
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.

Accounting and it absolutely was worth it.
 
Kinesiology and Health.
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)
 
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.
 
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.
 
Ag Business

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.
 
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.
 
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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