Filed bankruptcy a year ago because of a bad business venture. I am currently in college with a major in accouting but I am getting worried that I won't be able to use my degree in accouting with a BK. I am only in my second year so I could easily change majors at this time. I do have an interest in Med-school, law-school and accounting PHD. My question is should I keep going with my accounting degree and get my PHD in accounting. I would like to teach I think but worry that it will be hard to find a job after getting that degree that took me 8 years to get?
2007-04-07 17:41:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There is a lot of demand for a Ph.D. in accounting. I don't think you'd have any trouble finding a job. But being a Doctor or a Lawyer is pretty safe and secure as well. It all depends on what you enjoy doing. All of these are safe, secure career options.
But the downside is all the student loan debt.
If I were you, I would go back into business. Now is the perfect time because you can learn from the mistakes you made before.
Why not become a Realtor or Insurance agent?
2007-04-08 17:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by The Real Deal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduate schools do not check for bankruptcy. Nor do they check when they hire faculty. Even if they did, that wouldn't keep you from getting a job. They would probably like the fact that youhave practical knowledge in the field.
You should realize that it is very hard to get into the top PhD programs in accounting. They accept about 2-3% of those who apply.
2007-04-08 00:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋