Do you think this is right?

Question

Do you think it is fair that some degrees aren't worth anything.
My situation:
I went to a private college and paid $26,000 to go there. I recieved a 2 year associates of science degree in medical asstisting. When I went out to work they were only paying around $8 to $10 dollars an hour. When I was in school I learned to do many things such as Phlebotomy, EKG, Catheters, Vitals, surgical procedures, admin, pharmacy tech, all sorts of things.......... I don't feel like it is fair. $ 8 dollars an hour is only a little more than min wage which is $6.40 an hour. So I am not in that field and I found another job working in an Engineering office making lots more money with benefits. But I guess the only thing I can be happy about is I wouldn't have got the job if I didn't have some sort of an degree. but now I'm stuck paying this money and not being put to use. Do you feel like certain fields are under paid? I feel like I was ripped off!!!!! 2 years of my life and LOTS of hard work for $1

Answer 1

Education at all levels should be free in this country. Students should not be required to pay.

Answer 2

I am in the same boat. I got my Associates of Applied Science in Injection Mold Tooling and Machine Trades Technology. My highest offer was an hourly wage of 10$. I now work for a construction supply chain in the midwest with a salary nearly double that. My current job has nothing even remotely related to what I went to school for. The school I earned by degree at boasted to have the best job placement program in the state, but none of the jobs offered wages worthy of a college education nor did they offer a job with any kind of long term security.

Answer 3

College degrees dotn seem to pay much more than regular jobs, unless your a doctor or lawyer and then there are jobs people have w/o a college degree and make more. I think it should be based on what your doing. Obviously a lab tech deserves more pay than a cashier. Mcdonalds starts at $7/hr. And My husband, who went to college but has no degree is making $80K a year. Believe me, he earns every penny but yes, some jobs are under (and over) paid.
A new teacher here averages something of $30K a year but a good waitress can make nearly the same. I see a problem here.

Answer 4

Yes it unfair but this stuff happens all the time.

My sister-in-law has a masters in chemistry, she was working in a testing lab. Then the lab manager started hitting on her, after that she was turned down for a promotion and raise. She resigned shortly after that and started working in a friend's nail salon and now has doubled her income though she only works half the hours.

Some of the hardest working people are the lowest paid.

As far as feeling ripped off, be glad you didn't go to art school.

Answer 5

It isn't "fair" that some valued professions are paid less than other fields that are seemingly less important, but life isn't fair. Some people are willing to make less money at a profession they love and really value, because they feel dedicated to that line of work. I have a friend who works as an asst at a small animal hospital and she makes peanuts, and has to work a second (night) job to make ends meet. But she loves animals so much..... she's willing to suffer financially to pursue that career. Other people do research before they study a field and put that field aside when they realize what it pays (or doesn't!), of they go to a community college to save money to offset the lower pay.

Answer 6

I have a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. And like many many people....I'm not doing anything in my field. Was offered a free course last year and took advantage of it and went into Medical Billing and Coding, now I'm certified. Working at a hospital and volunteering in Admitting...finally...looks like I got a second chance
In my case I had to weigh the benefits v. pay and I had to pick benefits...I'm a single mom...can't live without that insurance.

Answer 7

ive always wondered this myself ... i think if you really know what you wana do in life and are willing to start at the bottom of the job and work your way to the top by learning and getting promoted then no there is no use in a collage degree.. but then some cases like a doc. or lawer i can see the need for it.

Answer 8

I agree, i almost did the same thing,but found out i could take a free course on what i wanted to do and make the same wage as someone with a degree in it.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I understand. I went to a school to get IT certification. It turned out nobody in our graduating class actually landed an IT related job and they closed the IT program down the year after. I am a nursing assistant now with plans of going on for my RN. put I feel your pain.

What did the guy above me just say....?

Answer 11

You are getting what most medical assistants are getting across the board. Maybe you should check into working at a medical university where your many studies will be put to better use.
Good Luck!