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Why do so many good universities offer unmarketable degrees?
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:40 am
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:40 am
Given the high rates of unemployment for certain majors, why do universities keep supporting certain programs.
For example, Tulane has degree programs in African and Latin American studies.
And every major university has programs in Psychology and Sociology. Now granted, you could use these as a gateway to other professions but if were honest that isnt what they are used for.
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Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:41 am to volod
University =/= Trade school
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:41 am to volod
Because of government backed student loans
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:41 am to volod
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:42 am to volod
Like Art History at LSU. A friend of mine majored in philosophy. He’s 39 and hasn’t found a job in his “field” since he graduated in 2002.
This post was edited on 8/1/19 at 10:43 am
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:42 am to volod
Because there's obviously demand for it.
Any other brain busters you have for us?
Any other brain busters you have for us?
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:42 am to volod
Cause easy worthless degrees =$$$ in tuition.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:43 am to volod
Increase revenue
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:43 am to volod
A university isn’t a trade school you simpleton
The people who run this country have liberal arts degrees, and we need people to teach those courses
The people who run this country have liberal arts degrees, and we need people to teach those courses
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:48 am to volod
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And every major university has programs in Psychology and Sociology. Now granted, you could use these as a gateway to other professions but if were honest that isnt what they are used for.
And?
The question you should be asking is why do so many take those classes, not why they are offered.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:50 am to BeachDude022
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Like Art History at LSU. A friend of mine majored in philosophy. He’s 39 and hasn’t found a job in his “field” since he graduated in 2002.
IIRC Carly Fiorina was an art history major.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:51 am to volod
I don’t have a problem with those degree programs, but they should come with a clear disclaimer. You will never find a fricking job in the field of your degree, know this going in.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:51 am to volod
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And every major university has programs in Psychology and Sociology. Now granted, you could use these as a gateway to other professions but if were honest that isnt what they are used for.
Psych can be used for a ton of jobs between HR and counseling positions. Why is it an issue if a degree is versatile? You’re still using things taught in Psych classes in HR.
This post was edited on 8/1/19 at 10:52 am
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:51 am to volod
Money Money Money
Money Money Money
Money Money Money
Money Money Money
Money Money Money
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:52 am to volod
Some people struggle with mathematics. I guess these folks figure getting a degree outside of Engineering or Science is better than not getting a degree at all. As long as people sign up for degree programs, schools will continue to offer them.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:52 am to volod
My wife does pretty well and she got a French Lit degree. As long as you put effort into, and grow from, your studies it is marketable.
I don’t specifically use anything I studied in physics.
It’s pushing past your struggles that makes you better, be it anthropology, or fine arts.
I don’t specifically use anything I studied in physics.
It’s pushing past your struggles that makes you better, be it anthropology, or fine arts.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:53 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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The people who run this country have liberal arts degrees, and we need people to teach those courses
I understand that. It just seems as a society we would promote practical skills for our own economic interests.
And you just gave a Chicken or Egg argument. Would our leaders have those educations if the country wasnt so obsessed with University education.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:53 am to volod
I don't think the degrees not being marketable is as big of an issue as the folks who earn them not being marketable. If you get out of high school and major in psych while waiting tables or farting off through college you have no real experience to offer employers. Those degrees can be valuable if they are coupled with the right experience.
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:54 am to volod
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted on 8/1/19 at 10:55 am to volod
University = Liberal Arts
I do think if you are going to major in the arts or humanities I wouldn't do it at some shitty state school
I do think if you are going to major in the arts or humanities I wouldn't do it at some shitty state school
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