Career questions tagged degree
Every college offers a degree to a student who completes a predetermined set of requirements. Some careers will expect an employee to have a degree in whichever field they have applied in. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less

Will the amount of money I am taking out to get a degree, be worth it once I graduate?
I am taking out big loans to go to school, is it going to end up paying me back once I have my degree? #Spring25

What is the most challenging part of studying for the cybersecurity career?
Please explain how this challenge was overcome over the time of studying cybersecurity.

What are the main differences between Environmental Health Specialists and Environmental Health Officers? How do they compare in terms of job responsibilities, salary expectations, educational requirements, and work-life balance? Overall, are these careers worth considering??
I'm a senior in high school and I want to get my Bachelor's of Public Health during my undergraduate studies! I'm currently exploring future career options within Environmental Health and am trying to narrow down fields that are especially appealing to me. #Spring25

With evolving technologies, would it be recommended that I dual - major or at least minor in programming to better incorporate technologies in my future career as an architect?
Hello, I'm a first year architecture student in UC Berkeley. I've wondering about the developing models of creation and planning and how that will affect my future in the field. I wonder how will the future of planning & drafting change. About how will we incorporate developing models of technology. Will there be incorporations of Virtual Reality in the creation of spaces? Will AI be used as a tool for creation? If we are headed towards this model of innovation would any professionals in the architecture field recommend that I dual-major or at least minor in programming? Are there any professionals out there that I could get in contact with who have current work experience in the field and could help me out in making my decision? Thank you!

Is it worth getting a Master's degree in interior design in order to advance in later in the career field, or is a bachelor's degree enough?
What are the requirements if I were to pursue a Master's degree. Would I need to study something slightly different yet related, such as architecture or interior architecture as majors?

Can I become a lawyer after studying criminology?
Hello, Is it possible to do a Criminology degree in the UK to then do a masters in Law and become a lawyer like this? Or would I have to do my undergraduate degree in Law?

What are the most important considerations when developing an interdisciplinary studies program for a pre-health major. ?
I am planning on a career in Occupational Therapy and would like to specialize in pediatrics. However, I am concerned about having too narrow a focus.

I am going into sophmore year of college with a Criminology degree, and I am wondering what big things I can do career wise with this degree? #Spring25
A well paying job with a criminology degree

When did you know law school was right for you?
I am starting college this fall and am considering majoring in political science and going to law school after I graduate. Considering the commitment and expense that law school requires, I am curious to learn what I should be looking for over the next few years to reassure me that a career in law might be right for me. As a law professional, what experiences, feelings, interests, etc did you have during college that looking back were clues that you were meant to be a lawyer?

Is it worth taking the IIT Madras online degree of BS in Data Science if I am already pursuing the same degree (BS in Data Science) in an offline not-so-famous college?
As in the title, I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to take the online bachelors degree from IIT Madras, since it does not require the JEE exam; and whether it would be worth it, considering the time and money put into it, along with my offline degree. Considering that the only reason I'm taking it is to boost my chances of landing an interview based on the IIT tag, and that I'm already taking MOOCs from reputed foreign universities like Harvard and MIT via Coursera, edX etc, I'm in two minds if the online degree still be worth the sacrifice of time and social life. Thoughts?

What is the best way to become a counselor or teach Arabic in the U.S. with a foreign degree #Fall25?
I’m a community college student studying Academic English. I already have a bachelor’s degree from another country, and I’m interested in becoming either a counselor or an Arabic instructor in the U.S. What steps should I take to reach one of these careers?

What is the best way I can use my B.A in Criminology after school?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.

What is the best way I can use my future B.A in Criminology?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.

Is it possible to get a good paying job after graduating college with a bachelor's degree?
I want to study psychology and neuroscience in college, and while I'm interested in seeking a master's degree, it's just not financially justifiable. I will already have so much debt after obtaining a bachelor's degree, and searching online what jobs I can get with it didn't help reassure me. It doesn't matter what field you studied in college, I just want to know that it's possible to get a decent job after studying at a 4-year college, and any pursuable plans for getting an even higher degree when you don't have the money for it.

Is a bachelor's in Animal Health and Behavior a good degree to have if you want to become a Zookeeper?
So I have recently made the decision in doing online college for my bachelor's but I want to be sure I'm choosing the right one. I want physically work with the animals instead of only studying them.

What entry level roles should I look for with an associates in business?
Hello everyone!! I am currently a junior majoring in Business admin with a Concentration in HR. I am supposed to graduate next year, but I am severely burnt out and my mental health is declining. I also had other factors in my life happen recently which made things worse. I am receiving therapy and getting help right now. My plan is to find full time employment, take a semester or two off of school and then resume part time college while working full time. That being said, I have an associates in business with a very strong customer service background. What type of entry level roles should I target with that degree? I am also interested in healthcare/social work and other areas of business as well. I would love to gain experience before I go back to school. Let me know any good ideas!! Thank you!

Where and How I should start?
I have a high school diploma from Colombia and I would like to know my options for study a degree in USA ( currently J1 visa)

Do i need a master's degree after completing a bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering.?
I'm a 3rd year Chemical engineering student. Asking if it's better to get a master's degree in Chemical engineering for both expertise and financially wise.

What kind of good paying jobs are out there for a media communication major ?
I am pursuing a degree in media production, but does this degree realistically open up opportunities to get a good paying job ? I love the degree and learning about and doing media but wanted to know am I wasting time on a non-useful degree.

What do I need to know to become a teacher ?
I am in class 10 and want to prepare before hand. I don't know how to start right now. What are some tips and skills I need to get started. Can I make it to becoming g a teacher. I feel like I am not good enough.

How can you make a fair wage when you have a degree in Culinary Arts??
How can you make a financial living wage when you have a degree in Culinary Arts, baking?

Whats the best way to find scholarships for both bachelors and masters programs?
What's the best way to find scholarships for both bachelors and masters programs?