2006-11-05 08:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by momo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
any time you earn a degree it is worthwhile, it shows any employer that you are able to learn and can complete tasks
2006-11-05 08:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by lilschoolgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. But the real answer to your question depends on what you may want to do with your degree. For instance, a BA in Basket weaving may be totally useless if you plan on using it to qualify for an engineering job, but useful if you plan on manufacturing and selling baskets............
Now for a real world answer, Today's American Job market is quite different than the job market of our parents and grandparents. In those days it was entirely possible to easily find a job, work hard moving up, and make a living that would support both you and your family with nothing more than a high school education. Today, even though you can still find jobs that do not require degree's, they will be low paying and will not allow you to move too far up the ladder with out seeking out and attaining a degree. So in this case, if you want to rely on your ability to work hard and succeed then any 4 year degree will open a lot of doors and allow you to go farther in the future, regardless of the degree type. Do not expect to utilize a generic degree to get into fields that require specific credentials or expertise to pursue. So, all that to say, having a degree is better than not having one. If you realize that college is a necessity but are unsure what you want to study I would suggest aiming high and go for a BS or science related degree. Why? Easy, Colleges have courses who's accreditation's are designed for either the Arts, Sciences, or Engineering. So if you take the time to look at your college catalog you will find that you can take several kinds of one type of course. Example, Algebra..... Most college degrees require that you take Algebra but the Arts algebra is accredited different than the engineering Algebra. If you start off in Engineering and decide to lower your standards and change to an arts degree you will more than likely not have to retake the Arts Accredited Algebra, thus saving you time and money, the inverse is not necessarily true however. if you start in the arts and get bored, you will probably find yourself having to retake some very similar courses just to change degrees. Please not that this is not always the case, just the norm in my experience. I have attended 6 or 7 universities and have multiple degrees ranging from the generic to a specific graduate degree. I hope this helps
2006-11-05 08:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mike B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No degrees are completely worthless -- but some are better than others. It isn't usually the subject of the degree that makes it worth less -- but rather the person.
Someone here said that Philosophy degrees are worthless. That comment is obviously from someone who does not know much philosophy. I have an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, an MBA and a PhD in finance -- but the two years that I spent taking graduate courses in Philosophy (with no degree) are the best spent part of my education. Any discipline that gets you to think is worth while.
2006-11-05 08:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, a bachelors degree shows an employer that you are hardworking, diligent, motivated and able to go through 4-5 years of school and not give up.They will look at this as a sign that you would be a good worker for them too.
2006-11-05 08:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-05 08:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Pedro M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Degrees in science from non-acredited bible colleges.
2006-11-05 08:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several are: music, philosophy (unless you get a masters and teach), history, etc.
2006-11-05 08:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most bachelor's.
2006-11-05 08:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by maxon475 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋