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> more rigorous degrees with higher likelihoods of stable pay (e.g. medical/engineering) this is the dumbest thing ever. first off, they already chased degree
by red-iron-pine 1y ago
> more rigorous degrees with higher likelihoods of stable pay (e.g. medical/engineering)
this is the dumbest thing ever. first off, they already chased degrees that paid better -- they went STEM.
secondly, things change a lot in 4 years. the 2020 college freshman is now getting screwed for choosing STEM right now, today. 4 years ago it was a good choice, 2 years ago it was shaky, and now it's a mess.
medicine is also certainly not a solution, as programs are extremely competitive and take 8+ years to complete from undergrad through residency. and not all medical fields are magically lucrative or in demand.
- lotsofpulp 1y agoNot all STEM are equal. I would be surprised if significant numbers of electrical/chemical/civil/mechanical engineers are unemployed. But the more important thing is if tuition and other expenses are low (which they are if one goes to state school or community college for first 2 years), then even a different job can provide enough income to service debt.
- schnitzelstoat 1y agoMedicine pays so well because it has a medieval guild-like structure which controls the numbers of who can enter the profession.
- lotsofpulp 1y agoThe barrier to entry for nursing/PA/NP pretty low.
- dttze 1y agoNo it isn't. PA is way more work than a NP too, and this varies a ton by location. You're just talking out of your ass.
- lotsofpulp 1y agoWhy are the relative difficulties relevant? Either way, those career options offer stable, recurring cash flow of at least 50th percentile income, with PA offering even more.