Is a health sciences degree a waste? (Trying to decide on a school)

[clep3705]

Taking organic chemistry and other courses at a community college makes sense to minimize costs. The other consideration is that o chem tends to be a weed out course at a university. It should be easier at a community college, although that varies by teacher.

There are limitations on the number of hours that can be transferred in. You really need to find out the specific details of the transfer policies of the schools you are interested in attending.

Are you sure about a 3% graduation rate at UMUC? Even if the 3% rate applies only to the health services management degree, 3% sounds way too low for a public university.

Wilmington is private, so if it is less expensive than public UMUC, you must be out of state for UMUC. What public universities are in your state? If you are going to get a master's degree, get your bachelor's degree at the lowest possible cost.

A degree isn't a waste if it gets you into graduate school, it's a necessity.