The Most OVERRATED Degrees! 

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General studies sounds like a fancy name for undecided.

Most underrated degrees... celsius? Looking at you America

Psychology, biology, Art history, communications, education, something general. Been onto this channel long enough to know atleast some of these are in the video.

Ah yes my sociology major finally made a list. To be honest I saw this coming. You're right, I'm screwed after college. If only you were around when i first got to college. Love your work.

I think the reason why people get caught up doing liberal arts or general studies is because it's very similar to how we are taught in high school and middle school. In grade school we are taught a bit if everything...so when people come out undecided and go to college they go into these general degrees and because they are used to the format of grade school, they kind of never get out of it

My bachelors is in English, and i tell EVERYONE who wants to be an author TO NOT MAJOR IN ENGLISH. My English degree has helped me immensely with being in grad school because i know how to be a decent academic writer. along with the that my masters I’m working on is in Shakespeare so having a precursory degree in English is really helpful. If someone wants to be an author then they should spend the day writing, not going to school.

School isn't good in career advice, they don't tell you you should get a PhD in psychology/bio/pure science to even start a career, and don't tell you the broad world of jobs they generally tell us computer science has computer scientist, biology has biologist, psychology has psychologist. I was that naive to not understand that😂 Keep it up shane youve really helped me

Hey do "Most stressful degrees" Or "Most stressful careers/jobs" ... Where you get paid well but your mental health, satisfaction and social life goes to absolute shit.

I swear Shane has a story of his friends not finding a job for every major.

Potential biggest channel in the personal finance niche. You have real valuable content dude

I have a bachelors in exercise science and I agree. My department stated that the degree is ideal as a stepping stone for students pursuing physical therapy or any other health career that requires higher education. So basically they are are implying that the bachelors by itself is useless.

If you go to an elite university (e.g. Ivy League) then you can major in something irrelevant and useless and still land a good-paying job. Why? Networking! Those schools enroll more kids from the top 1% than the bottom 60%. If your roommate's dad is a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you won't be looking for jobs on Indeed. Also, for some jobs, a degree from an accredited university just checks a box. The military is a good example of this.

I havent watched the vid yet, but im willing to bet psychology will be on here

Think of colleges like a supermarket. The employees there never tell what are healthy and what’s not. It’s up to people like Shane to give us advice (not that it’s right all the time lol). Thanks Shane luv ur videos :)

I'm currently a French and English major in my final year ( I only picked up English because I discovered this year that it was possible to squeeze it in and still graduate on time ), and honestly, I agree that there's little value in an English degree. A French degree is pretty valuable where I live, but I have to say, there's absolutely nothing you can learn about English in university that you can't learn online...Not to mention that English is supposed to help with critical thinking but I don't think most of my peers (at my university at least) have really sharpened that skill... so much for that. I do kind of regret not going into computer science or some type of engineering simply because I think it would have challenged me more (and the better job prospects is nice too).

I asked my brother what he thinks the most common college degree was and he answered “psychology”. Funny thing is, he never even went to college, like ever.

What about a video on "The best degrees when you don't know what to do with your life"?

Love the honesty when it comes to communication degrees. Still going, but now with a plan to minor in marketing and getting specialized certificates in marketing. Thanks Shane! For getting my head on straight and stuff 😂

I watched these videos and for the most part, it's helpful but Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Science arent to become personal trainers. There are clinical positions in hospitals for exercise physiologists that require you have a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Kinesiology. A person with just a personal training certification or high school diploma could not work with a patient in cardiac rehab for example.

Could you please talk about neuroscience degree, because there’s not much about it on the internet so it would be really interesting to hear what you would have to say

Just about a week ago I made the decision to pursue a degree in sonography (ultrasound tech). Originally, entering college as a freshman this year I was convinced that I was going to become a doctor so my plan was to major in biology. After a lot of thinking and watching your videos, I finally came to the conclusion that a biology major is not a smart move. With the school that I will be applying to (after earning two prerequisites that I’m missing) it’s very easy to advance from the associates to a bachelors, leaving me with just prerequisites if I decide to go for an MD or PA. To any premed students reading this, really make sure to ask yourself if a biology major is worth it. Life is very spontaneous and does not go as planned and the only thing I have to say is that getting a degree that promises job security and is still a steppingstone towards medical school is an amazing approach. I’m not really sure why sonography isn’t really covered on this channel but I think it is a great career to pursue

I would also add business management! So many people pick it and think that they're going to come out of uni ready to start their own business but it's not as simple as that!

Ok I'm just gonna spill: As a high school junior I'm thinking either a major in biochemistry or physics (most likely physics) since I'm debating between having a physics based career (probably astrophysics) or something related to medicine (more on the research side). Then maybe a minor in history/literature/philosophy/psych/comp. sci (I know nothing about comp sci but it's useful)-one of those. So my issue is that I like nearly everything and the reason I want to major in something science related is because it's interesting and I feel like it's easier to learn humanities related subjects on my own especially since I absolutely love them. I guess I ultimately want a science-based career and then have a side gig based on writing (books/journalism??) because that's grown into a passion. I also want to learn more languages but I'm thinking I should just do that on my own time. With AP credits, I hope I can save some time and money and honestly, after undergrad I wanna get at least a Masters or PHD (cause science based careers generally need one-though if I change my mind, physics could still allow me a degree of flexibility I think) and I'm considering getting out of the U.S and studying in Canada or the U.K or something. I will say though that sometimes I just want to forget about it all and go start a bookstore or bakery or something in another country and live life in peace. That's probably not happening until I reach retirement age though....I dunno but hey I guess I"ll come back to this one day and see how much these semi-formed plans have changed. Edit: lol it's only been a few months and now I'm thinking about a double major in physics and political science....just wow what am I doing😅

Dang choosing a degree is tough. These videos are helping, but I’m still having trouble choosing between Computer Science and Medicine. I like the idea of technology, coding, and computers. Medicine is good too because I like biology, anatomy, and researching the human body. I’m doing some research on both degrees about their work life balance, location, jobs available, etc. Hopefully, I’ll be able to decide soon they’re just two great degrees that it’s so hard to choose from.

I think its great that you post your sources. Gives us the chance to verify what you say and also to do our own research. Thank you

Communication degrees really depend on the school you go to. My degree is in Mass Communications which covers everything media (TV, Film, Radio, Music Production, Sound Design, Books, Video Games etcs), additionally, it covers Journalism and PR/Advertising as well. Schools that have students differentiate and focus on just one of the broader domains (PR, Journalism, or Media) tend to yield more equipped graduates. Organizational Communications is the discipline that is often referred to as the "College Athlete Degree" where you do indeed learn many great concepts, but they tend to be muddy in the specialized expertise aspect Three examples of potential jobs for them are HR, copywriting, and possibly social work.

Hi Shane, could you do an evaluation of an international relations degree (by itself)? I understand it might have more value combined with business or econ minor or something like that but please just do a general overview and compare it to other humanities majors. Love your content and your realism!

In re: Psychology. I was an LVN (LPN) pulling a shift on a psych ward. Most of my coworkers that night were men/women who had a BA in Psych. They were glorified nurse's aids (called "counselors"); they made little better than minimum wage. My certificate (not degree) in Vocational Nursing takes 3 semesters to accomplish. I had a license; they did not. I got paid twice what they got and actually did less work. To a man/woman, they deeply regretted spending that much time getting such a useless degree. The "counselor" job was the only job they could find in the field.

I was a History major and now I'm an exec in the software world (I've worked in software my entire career). What History was great for was learning to intake a ton of information and distill it down to the pertinent facts that you need AND communicate those facts to another person. These skills have been invaluable during my career. (Plus, it's fun and interesting). Perhaps it's not for everyone, but I have NO regrets about majoring in History. (If you actually want to work as a Historian though, you will need to get at least a Master's degree).

Hey there, I'm a Medical Laboratory Sciences Major. I was wondering if could talk about it on one of your videos. It seems to be a less known major and I would love to see your take on it. Keep up the good work!

Eyy Shane! Loved the vid. Could you look into degree prospects related to international relations or development at some point? Can’t wait!

I know this video is light hearted but I hope that doesn't stop kids from taking his advice. I graduated with a BS in civil engineering (the lowest paid engineering field for the first 4 years, after you get your PE your in the money), and landed a fantastic job. Excellent work/life balance and close to six figures starting pay. Folks, do engineering and don't let the math scare you. I got a GED and was terrible at math but I worked harder just to catch up and ended up with a math minor. Don't let people crap on environmental engineering either, oil and gas companies are paying a ton of money trying to keep a good rep. Industrial hygienist and industrial management are also good fields from what I've seen. Bottom line, if you don't know what degree to pick just don't go or get pressured into going. University is a trap and is predatory in it's tactics, it will ruin your life forever. A friend of mine got a 1 year mechanic certificate and is making just as much as I am right now.

I’m a biology major and kinda scared about the job prospects, so I’m thinkin about double majoring in computer science as well. I could possibly even go into bioinformatics

I usually hate trashing any major cause I know people who have made things like BA Social Work and BFA Film Studies and Moving Image Arts work really well but I have to say that instead of majoring in “interdisciplinary blfkfhejr”, just pick something and take other college courses from whatever you want!! Also I have two video ideas: is it worth doing the honors college at your university (I’m in an honors college right now) and what are some degrees that are really good in certain regions of the U.S. and meh in others?

So this is very specific to me. I am currently in a program for a General Study degree which applied most (72 out of 74) of my credits earned while serving in the military. I am going for the General Studies Degree because it is that fastest degree that I can get to commission into the Army Guard as an Officer. Commissioning in the Army Guard requires 90 credits earned toward a specific degree path so, in my very specific case, the general studies degree is the best one for me to fast track the process.

I kind of never get general studies. A little bit of everything? If you are going to college you need to specialize in something. If you just want to have a little bit of everything then Grade school is good enough for that. Most general studies graduates work in a call center in my country. (Which btw only requires a High-school diploma) Ive also been told that general studies also feels just like being in grade school again lol. Its just a lose-lose situation. You spent money for a degree, to be still be in the same level of a High-school graduate. Thats just sad.

The English degree part is so spot on. We go through 12 years of grade school learning English in each year, and you can only go so far with grammar and writing skills before it becomes repetitive. By 9th grade to 12th, it was all the same. Do not pursue an English major! Being an author or professional writer deals more with creativity of the mind than what is taught in those courses about prepositions and participles.

Mr. Hummus, you do such a great job doing the research and presenting your findings for these videos. I understand that you’ve done a lot of work regarding engineering majors, but I’d really like to see you do a video about the differences and similarities between engineering majors and engineering technology majors and what the career paths might look like for people who pursue those majors.

You really are creating a great niche for yourself Shane, it is gonna take some time if a bunch of media peeps are gonna make vid similar to this or even defend there own degrees . This vid is great Shane.

Thanks so much, for the video man! I already took Bsc Sociology with a Placement year. Don't know what placement the college gonna provide! I am feeling hopeless after seeing Sociology in the list and the Professors comment. :((

Hi Shane will add my opinion here. 1. Those who are already wealthy can major in anything and still have a great job. 2. In many cases a Bachelor's in anything is not enough. Chemistry, History, Communication, etc. Look at grad school before graduation. Engineering is good and maybe something business related. 3. Many Liberal Arts/social sciences can be double majors. Food example Communications (PR) and Marketing. 4. Many are false taught college is the only way. In low college attendence Communities. It's seen as a "miracle" ladder, then people end up seeing your perspective.

I got a biology degree because I DIDN'T want to become a medical doctor (I absolutely agree that it's overrated). I also knew from the start that a Bachelor's alone wouldn't be enough. I never intended to just do a Bachelor's anyway,. I'm getting my Master's now and intend to get a doctorate as well.

Hey Shane! I’m just curious, what history podcasts or you tubers do u listen to or watch? Thanks as always for the great content I’m applying soon and your advice has helped me a great deal.

Awesome video bro! You covered some really important points about degrees that are just way overhyped

It didn’t surprise me that exercise science made it on to the list. You’re definitely right that a personal trainer doesn’t need a degree to work at a gym or to be successful. But, sometimes I see that some gyms prefer someone who has a 4 year in exercise science. So, why do you think that is? Great video by the way!

My cousin got a degree in biology and was able to get a good job at a laboratory because she went to a really prestigious school lol

honestly ive been looking at all your vids lately and they all love the practical majors and dislike the arts.

Exercise science and education tied together is how one of my friends became high school gym teacher. That's about the end all be all of the kinesiology degree...and you'd probably just be better off doing it the other way around so you can do a cheap Med or even Edd...

Really enjoyed this, very helpful for people considering what degree to do!

I was almossssst going for a second degree in biology.....ended up starting Engineering ( computer ) degree instead. And maybe laterrrr will still do some bio classes. No regrets so far...

Hello 👋🏽 can you please do a video on HealthCare Services Admissions?

Some General Studies degrees are also given due to curriculum changes for returning degrees. For example, you only needed one class to graduate in 2009 but go back in 2017 and need 21 hours. They will offer completion with two classes.

I'm thinking about dropping out of psychology, I'm actually in the begging, I really enjoy this major but I absolutely agree with this guy. Where I live most colleges are free if you study and get into a public one, so if I change it, I will not be spending lots of money, only time. So what do I do?

Hey Shane, just wanted to say that I love your videos and I find them very helpful. Btw I'm thinking about studying architecture so if you could share your opinion on that it would be great!

not rlly a finance video idea, but would love to see a video where you talk abt your personal experience and journey thru college. (although im not sure if u would prefer to not talk abt ur personal life, so completely ur choice, obviously)

I wanted to ask you, Shane, What about having bachelors in genetic and then a masters in forensic science?

My trig professor got a bachelors in psychology. He said it was completely useless and went back for an engineering degree.

loads of HR departments have been hiring psychology majors so I think its less useless

May I know what is your thought on Hospitality Industry related course? I, myself is a graduate of Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Based on my experience, this course is a waste of time and money because most classes or lessons are theoretical and unrealistic. On top of that, there are classes (Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Bartending,…) that you can just learn for free by googling or attending vocational school. And yes, working in an industry like this is all about common sense and being hospitable (which is so ingrained in Filipino culture). They marketed the field as a booming industry, which is kind of true. However, graduates of this course so far does not always end up getting into one. Like myself, I ended up finding and working on unrelated fields.

It's sad but i feel to be true people with a bachelor's degree end up working on jobs that only require high school. This is because even if you had experience under your belt out of college it comes down to who you know or who you are related to get in any job unless it's a big city.

Kinesiology seems like it could be a great major for people going on to either medical school (sports medicine) or physical therapy school.

And I was even thinking about history as an option some years back. Who would have thought that a history degree would be a trap? 40000 in debt would take at least years to pay off, and the interest is the worst part. Biology also sounds scary, and I would not recommend going to graduate school, since it is grueling to get through. I hear all kinds of horror stories about how much harder graduate school is than college undergraduate studying, and even though it's worth the effort, I would want to make sure that I love what I am studying.

You're definitely right with all of these degrees. Currently in CC, but I am planning to change my major. However, I would say with a major like Psychology, what helps is that you have a specific career in mind. With that being said, depending on your goals, you do NEED to get a Master's at least in Psychology.

Me trying to decide if I should double major in microbiology and something else (like economics) or just not do bio at all :/ I really love the subject, and I´m in a really lucky position to be able to get my bachelor's without any debt. It's just such a hard decision to make. Your videos have really opened my eyes and made me say "oh shit I need to think this through a little more" so thank you for that Shane.

A lot of my friends used kinesiology bachelors to continue education in the medical field. It provides a great foundation for healthcare professions

Thank you for including sociology!

I have a B.A. in English and I agree with Shane. I've worked as a freelance writer for 6 years and a grant writer for 2 years, and I've never once been asked about my degree. That said, I enjoyed my classes and going to college, but I don't think it was worth taking out the student loans to fund my tuition. Luckily, my family helped me cover my tuition for the majority of my schooling, so I don't have too much debt.

Hey Shane, I’ve been watching your videos religiously for the past few months. I am strongly considering going into optometry. What do you think of this field? I would really value your opinion! I trust you more than anyone I know lol

Entertaining. As I said before the General Studies Degree is worthless without experience! However if you need a degree for promotion and additional education to supplement knowledge in a specific area, it’s awesome! Liberal Studies is fine as a transfer degrees and personal enrichment.

Great vid! But have you ever thought about doing different types of videos? Its starting to feel like it's the same information as a lot of your videos repackaged. It might be interesting for you to have speakers from specific fields come in to talk about their experiences, viewers call in and you give advice (the dave ramsey of degrees), or to hear about your specific experiences with a medical degree

Hey Shane, could you let me know what you think of a degree in robotics? Also, I’ve heard that the computer science degree field is becoming inundated with too many people. What do you think of this?

Great video. Was it really the case that any degree back then was good & you could pay for college over summer. It's very hard for me to get my head wrapped around. That was once a reality back then. Insane. We need huge changes.

I know two really bright students at my community college. One is an English major and the other is a Psychology major. It's honestly a shame that they're so smart, but aren't doing their research😥

Most of the people I have met in college and at university who study for a degree in criminal justice or forensic sciences are already employed in law enforcement. These degrees allow them to be eligible for promotion and pay raise. They are not useless, they are not necessary for employment, but they are necessary for job growth. I could only assume that for many other degrees there is a similar case. Going back on your comment on psychology degrees, as much as I appreciate you recognize that there are different types of psychology degrees, you are still under the impression that they are useless. A general psychology degree does not qualify you for a specific job, the same thing is true for most degrees (i.e. chemistry, biology, math, history, sociology). Did your undergraduate degree, prior to obtaining your Pharm. D., get you a job or was it the fact you had a college degree and you also had valuable skills not linked to your studies? Do not confuse criticism with hate, I still feel that when you present this information coming from a "personal finances" approach, the fact is that no degree (even your top rated ones such as PA and NP) are worth it. Degrees are very nuanced opportunities and there is more to them than just taking out massive loans; otherwise, you wouldn't have gone all the way to a Ph. D.

Can you make a video about applied science universities ? I heard normal universities are focused on theory and applied science universities focused on practicality. Because of I want to become an entrepreneur and this requires a lot of practice so if you can make a video about it, it would be great !

“Expert at a specialised skill”. A video exploring more into this and what are the specialised skills?

Thanks for your care

General Studies is usually a prerequisite for a highly slective degree.

How do you feel about Meteorology / Atmospheric Science degrees? I never heard you talk about meteorology before.

I'm biology pre med consentration with minor in chemistry i want to be a doctor and i completely agree it's a huge risk to try and get into med school borderline impossible perfect grades perfect MCAT experience and great application and applying to 10 med schools you still only have like a 20 percent chance of getting a spot and what people don't talk about is getting into residency which is actually harder to get into than med school but don't let this discourage you just think about it

I know this isn’t related to the video but do you think a double major in economics and information systems would be a good combination?

Will you ever do a video on how going to pharmacy school may not be a good choice because of how over-saturated the field is?

I’m a pre med, and I was wondering. Which would be easier to maintain a high gpa, biochemistry or computer science?

You can also get an associates for personal training at a 2 year junior college for less than 20 grand and enter the workforce in less than 2.5 years after you take the certification exam.

When I watch his videos I kind of chuckle a little bit because if you have don't have a stem major or nursing major you have to have a master's degree. When you graduate from college it seems that most entry levels jobs today for college graduate require experience in that field even though 20 to 30 years ago and prior jobs out of college required no experience. I also think of what if someone is fresh out of college and either they worked and went to school or what if they did not work and just studied all the time in something that was not a stem major. What if that person did not get an entry level job in high school or college such as retail or fast food., how does that person get the 2- or 3-years' experience required for a job outside of college because no entry level jobs once you get a degree required that at least that many years or at even 5 years experience.

Can you give advice for those late in life, how to think about these choices?

I dont know how the U.S American sociology is structured but my German Sociology Bachelor besides teaching sociological theories focuses on statistics, data analysis and research. So what are the differences compared to a U.S American bachelor if there are any at all?

Thanks for the video

hey Shane loved this video, however we are still waiting on you talking about international relations

Hey Shane, new viewer here! I just recently found out your channel and I am totally amazed by the quality of your content! Keep it up! By the way, what's your opinion on Law School?

Great video: made me think about some degrees in a totally new perspective. Perhaps trie to include some talk about what you think of physiotheraphy degree. Does it rank as average or as good or bad? Ps Greg Douchette AKA Coach Greg is a famos fitness expert that actually has a masters degree in kinesiology. You should hire him😉

I’m studying geology, looking to become a hydrologist

I'm doing my bachelor's in psychology and Human resource management what would you suggest me to do for future

Next, Do a video about Best underrated degrees!

I asked before but I’ll said again: information system and what kind a job we can land with a bachelors on it.

I wish I had received this advice before starting undergraduate studies....

Would you be kind enough to talk about hospitality degrees?

Please do a video on “open university” and how it works

Criminal justice now is pretty awesome to have. It gives you academic and future practical advantages. Law enforcement now makes 6 figures easily, especially going high up the ranks. I think CRJ is one of those majors that is underrated, but I have a passion for law enforcement.