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I've heard before that the huge rise in humanities degrees is responsible for this trend, and the data seem to agree: * Highest unemployment rates by major *

by aresant 15y ago

I've heard before that the huge rise in humanities degrees is responsible for this trend, and the data seem to agree: * Highest unemployment rates by major * 1. Clinical psychology 19.5% 2. Miscellaneous fine arts 16.2% 3. United States history 15.1% 4. Library science 15.0% 5. (tie) Military technologies; educational psychology 10.9% * Lowest unemployment rates by major * 1. Medical technology technician 1.4% 2. Nursing 2.2% 3. Treatment therapy professions 2.6% 4. Medical assisting services 2.9% 5. Agriculture production & management 3.0% ref: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57325132/25-college-majors-with-the-highest-unemployment-rates/ http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57325132/25-college-m... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57324669/25-college-majors-with-lowest-unemployment-rates/ http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57324669/25-college-m...

hack_edu 15y ago
Undergrad: US History, BA (<5 years ago) Graduate: Library & Information Science, MA Guess I'm a lucky one. Currently employed as a developer outside of both fields. :D EDIT: any academic/education-focused startups interested in poaching a developer should contact me at reveldave AT gmail.com
- wyclif 15y ago
  When I was an undergrad I wanted to go on and earn an MA in Library Science. I love information science and books, bookbinding, publishing, archives, &c. But after getting a great heart-to-heart talk with a university Librarian friend, I saw the writing on the wall and saved a lot of money. I'd like to think that I've redirected at least some of that interest (except for the book binding and preservation component) into programming.
  - prbuckley 15y ago
    Hi Wyclif, If you are interested in books/book binding and programing I would love to speak with you. Shoot me an email at patrick (at) dodocase (dot) com. cheers, Patrick
  - hack_edu 15y ago
    The iron grip that the publishing industry has upon anything library is absolutely stunning. There is so much potential for disruption, yet all the valuable IP (journals, indices, etc) is locked up by centuries-old monopolies. It makes Blackboard look like a puny little troll.

by aresant 15y ago

hack_edu 15y ago

Undergrad: US History, BA (<5 years ago) Graduate: Library & Information Science, MA Guess I'm a lucky one. Currently employed as a developer outside of both fields. :D EDIT: any academic/education-focused startups interested in poaching a developer should contact me at reveldave AT gmail.com

wyclif 15y ago
When I was an undergrad I wanted to go on and earn an MA in Library Science. I love information science and books, bookbinding, publishing, archives, &c. But after getting a great heart-to-heart talk with a university Librarian friend, I saw the writing on the wall and saved a lot of money. I'd like to think that I've redirected at least some of that interest (except for the book binding and preservation component) into programming.
- prbuckley 15y ago
  Hi Wyclif, If you are interested in books/book binding and programing I would love to speak with you. Shoot me an email at patrick (at) dodocase (dot) com. cheers, Patrick
- hack_edu 15y ago
  The iron grip that the publishing industry has upon anything library is absolutely stunning. There is so much potential for disruption, yet all the valuable IP (journals, indices, etc) is locked up by centuries-old monopolies. It makes Blackboard look like a puny little troll.