Need help deciding on what degree to get

[Shadowless]

I am currently trying to decide, and having a hard time deciding on what what area I want to earn my degree in. I am about to apply to Thomas Edision and need to finally decide what field I want my degree in.

History...

I have over 70 credits through Clep/Dante
25 or so in traditional college
and over 60 credits from the Air Force in the field of Meterology.

So based on this information, what would be the best area to apply my credits, also which field would offer the most jobs in the real world? A degree that may fall linto a few different careers?

[Shadowless]

With so many meterology credits - do you want to be a weatherman when you grow up?

Seriously, what are your primary areas of interest? Any big dreams? What's your idea of the worst possible kind of job?

The answer that works for me might not work for you. Different interest, regional differences in demand, individual aptitude ...

Here's MSN's 2008 forecast for growth fields.

NO I do NOT want to be a weather man lol. But I have heard that for the Math and Natural Science degree Thomas Edison accepts a huge amount. I am mostly interested in Film Making but obviously that is not avaiable. Maybe business or management, but really I am open to anything. I like medicine but that may require to much schooling for me.

[cookderosa]

NO I do NOT want to be a weather man lol. But I have heard that for the Math and Natural Science degree Thomas Edison accepts a huge amount. I am mostly interested in Film Making but obviously that is not avaiable. Maybe business or management, but really I am open to anything. I like medicine but that may require to much schooling for me.

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Ok, what are you thinking in terms of jobs? Are you more of a "high power-need lots of money and a BMW" focus, or a "freedom-happiness-and flexibility" type of person? Do you want to be a worker bee or the boss?

I think a very general statement would be- if you have the brains for a math/science degree, it's worth considering. The candidate pool simply isn't as large, and frankly, it says "I'm smart." Can you be satisfied making films as a hobby, or do you feel that should be your primary focus? Medicine will require labs, something you can't really do easily online. (and would you really WANT to?) but an MD certainly has job security. The health care field is BOOMING and growing at a faster rate than ever. What about some type of engineering? There are a lot of things to think about!

My favorite browsing site is the US Department of Labor occupational handbook. It is more career information than you can imagine even exists- including projected outlook, salary ranges, fields of employement, training, duties, etc. The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

[Shadowless]

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Ok, what are you thinking in terms of jobs? Are you more of a "high power-need lots of money and a BMW" focus, or a "freedom-happiness-and flexibility" type of person? Do you want to be a worker bee or the boss?

I think a very general statement would be- if you have the brains for a math/science degree, it's worth considering. The candidate pool simply isn't as large, and frankly, it says "I'm smart." Can you be satisfied making films as a hobby, or do you feel that should be your primary focus? Medicine will require labs, something you can't really do easily online. (and would you really WANT to?) but an MD certainly has job security. The health care field is BOOMING and growing at a faster rate than ever. What about some type of engineering? There are a lot of things to think about!

My favorite browsing site is the US Department of Labor occupational handbook. It is more career information than you can imagine even exists- including projected outlook, salary ranges, fields of employement, training, duties, etc. The U.S. Department of Labor Home Page, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

Honestly I am looking for a job that is upper middle class pay, no need for a BMW or million dollars a year just something that can I can use to take care of a family and have security.

I see myself as more of a worker bee with some boss potential. Engineering sounds interestings but I don't know if I am smart enough for that field, film making is going to end up as just a hobby. I am basicly looking for something that has flexibility for growth, above middle class paying and has security.

By the way, math tends to be my worse subject.

[Epiphany]

Honestly I am looking for a job that is upper middle class pay, no need for a BMW or million dollars a year just something that can I can use to take care of a family and have security.

I see myself as more of a worker bee with some boss potential. Engineering sounds interestings but I don't know if I am smart enough for that field, film making is going to end up as just a hobby. I am basicly looking for something that has flexibility for growth, above middle class paying and has security.

By the way, math tends to be my worse subject.

My suggestion (for what it is worth) is a business degree. It doesn't sound like you have a lot of work experience, so getting the background in business specific skills will be very helpful. It's flexible. With some creativity you can apply a business degree almost anywhere you desire. Tourism, Conservation management, financial sector, real estate, government, retail, manufacturing, the list goes on and on. Find something you really like to do, and make your degree work for you.

Be willing to start at the bottom and work up. 10 years ago I was making minimum wage. I found the job I wanted, I worked hard and smart, and applied myself to getting it. I worked my way up the chain and I've been in that job for 3 years now. My only regret is that I did not get a degree on the way, so I'm fixing that. I make a great salary (no BMW) and I absolutely love what I do. I enjoy going to work every single day. That should be your goal.

[floppydee]

Ephiphany-What do you do BTW, if you don't mind that I ask?

Shadowless-I am in the same boat-I don't know what I want to do. My dream is working in the field on a body of water. Fish sampling, monitoring, labwork, etc. So I obviously love the sciences, BUT I suck bad at math...so although I love all my science classes I always struggle really bad with them. I have worked in the administrative field now for 10 years and I HATE IT, but it pays the bills and I am GREAT at it. SO I am thinking of building my own degree incorporating mostly science, but alot of business classes (credits) too. I would love to do conservation management, or environmental something (HAHA). My problem is if I get a general business degree with my experience I would triple my current salary if I commuted to NYC. BUT I would be miserable. OR I can get a science degree (environmental) still make about the same amount of money that I am now, but be alot happier! So I want to combine them somehow.

Good Luck!

[NJMedic]

Ironic, one of my top guys who had major'd in meterology actually found the statistics and experience well suited to internet-advertising campaign management. Depending on your location and who the local employers are you might find that to be an interesting avenue as well. Cant speak nationally, but in the NYC metro experienced persons make 100k+ after only a few years if they cut it ;P

--C

[japhy4529]

NO I do NOT want to be a weather man lol. But I have heard that for the Math and Natural Science degree Thomas Edison accepts a huge amount. I am mostly interested in Film Making but obviously that is not avaiable. Maybe business or management, but really I am open to anything. I like medicine but that may require to much schooling for me.

I always recommend pursuing a degree in something that interests you. If you need to understand business, but are not passionate about it, then just take a course or two, or a minor in the subject. If you enjoy medicine, you may want to consider a career in Nursing. The pay is great and the career prospects are excellent (remember, regardless of the economy, people will always get sick and require medical attention). Check out this site for more information on nursing as a career: Discover Nursing.


Good luck!
Tom