when I say underestimated, I mean the majors that people think are useless and everyone stay away from, but in reality, are realy useful for finding jobs...
and overestimatd, the opposite
and overestimatd, the opposite
most underestimated and overestimated major
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Nah. CS isn't overvalued, it just isn't what it was. You just see an excess of people taking it on this forum. You've got to remember that this is a very specific niche of people and that we don't represent the overall population. That and I think that many schools are starting to morph their traditional CS programs into more of an MIS/CIS degree to get more business classes in there.
As far as undervalued - I'd have to say nursing. That's probably one of the most lucrative jobs out there right now for a four year degree. You'll have employers begging and kick you to get you and depending on the area it's a guaranteed decent salary.
As far as undervalued - I'd have to say nursing. That's probably one of the most lucrative jobs out there right now for a four year degree. You'll have employers begging and kick you to get you and depending on the area it's a guaranteed decent salary.
http://money.cnn.com/2005/02/09/pf/college/nace_survey/index.htm
CS is NOT overestimated, and is still pretty much in demand
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CS is NOT overestimated, and is still pretty much in demand
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I really don't think people Overestimate CS anymore (at least the people that are making a conscious decision to go into it these days). I knew damn well what the job market was like, and what it is going to be when I get out of college in 3 years (even worse, with a greater chance of outsourcing). I just have to work that much harder and make that many more contacts and associates.
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<---- Engineer likes the fact that Electrical Engineering is 2nd to only Chemical Engineering in terms of pay (very similar to the fact that Chemical Engineering was ranked (at the time) hardest of Engineering disciplines)
I think EE is somewhat underestimated. There is a large and growing field in industrial automation as companies look for cheaper ways to build things and as a way to avoid outsourcing all jobs to Mexico/China. EE with Automation specialty is growing rapidly!
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<---- Engineer likes the fact that Electrical Engineering is 2nd to only Chemical Engineering in terms of pay (very similar to the fact that Chemical Engineering was ranked (at the time) hardest of Engineering disciplines)
I like the fact that accounting is so high up on that list.
Zenmervolt
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w00t! My new job is above average for starting salary in Finance! And the year end bonus should really put me over the top. (I love this place that hired me, love them.)
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Most underestimated? Probably business and/or finance; its especially underestimated if you absorb the information and come to terms with the reality that true wealth will never be achieved as long as you are an employee for someone else (and then do something about it i.e., start your own business)
Most overestimated? Liberal arts, I would say...
Most overestimated? Liberal arts, I would say...
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I wouldn't say Liberal Arts is overestimated, everyone knows you cant get a job with it after college
For underestimated/undervalued, nursing and pre-pharmacy (not a major per se, but a career track). Both are well-paying and you're pretty much guaranteed to find a job anywhere.
Underrated: liberal arts
What you learn from this course of study is how to think, critically analyze and write very well. All three are severely lacking in many college graduates because they've spent their college careers memorizing equations or filling out ditto sheets. I had to write about 3 (usually more) papers per class, per semester, every semester throughout school. I learned how to think about what I was taught and to organize and articulate my thoughts for others. You don't get that working on a calculate day-in and day-out.
What you learn from this course of study is how to think, critically analyze and write very well. All three are severely lacking in many college graduates because they've spent their college careers memorizing equations or filling out ditto sheets. I had to write about 3 (usually more) papers per class, per semester, every semester throughout school. I learned how to think about what I was taught and to organize and articulate my thoughts for others. You don't get that working on a calculate day-in and day-out.
Congrats to her :thumbsup:
I somewhat regret not sticking with my microbiology major back in college. I got a D in o-chem and thought it was over, but I later learned that other people were in the same boat but went on to good dentistry and pharmacy schools. I ended up going to law school and will be graduating in May, but my job prospects aren't looking too hot. If I'm lucky I'll be earning 1/2 the starting salary of a pharmacist.
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