Trutherist

How many graduates turn this degree into a financially successful career?

Here in America, university is expensive and is seen as a path to financial success.

My two kids got STEM degrees and are now financially independent.

My friend’s daughter got a vanity degree as you described and she is a barista at Starbucks paying off huge loans she took out to attend what now appears to have been a very expensive, adult kindergarten.

University education should have a goal, if it’s not financial independence that’s fine... provided you don’t graduate to find your degree can deliver a life of penury.

That was a STEM degree.

Congratulations, you will always have a career in any STEM field... except perhaps mathematics.

Mathematicians can easily become great programmers, but vice-versa is quite rare.

Congratulations!

It is very rare.

Only one person I studied music with is successful... he is a world renowned Director of a globally famous Philharmonic Orchestra.

I was acquainted with others, but as a career, it’s like professional sports... a few who make it big and a multitude who struggle or give up.

I gave up.

No offense taken, but can you support yourself like the modern average person? Take vacations abroad, purchase a home, support a family and save for retirement?