America's got some catching up to do!

[Drunk Heffalump]

Try and remember that the author is attempting to influence a viewpoint, for whatever reason. And just so you know it's Cuba that has the highest post secondary education per capita. Nearly everyone has some form or another. And it also shows that it may not necessarily help a populace either........

 

[BassyBill]

Philosophy, yes. Psychology, HELL NO. mind you, i speak as someone who is currently in school for psychology and counseling. when we're done, we're doctors without the medical degree.

This made me smile. I suppose it's kind of satisfying to engage in a discussion about which degree subjects are a waste of time, right up until the moment when someone mentions yours.

 

[bassguppy]

actually, i've already done some work in my field. it's one of the fastest growing atm, thanks to stress causing various problems in people's lives. is it the most well paying field? certainly not. but does it need to be done through education? hell yes. there is no way an uneducated person would ever be prepared for what you'll encounter in a counseling session.

There is a need for psych degrees at all levels. My wife is a licensed MFT & LPC (almost done with her PsyD) and luckily she has a great paying job but it can be mentally exhausting many times.

Sadly, in the USA success is measured by how much $$ one makes not whether you have job satisfaction. There will always be a need for psych grads but as a society we don't put a premium on the skill (other than when you need it).

 

[Jake Saint]

This made me smile. I suppose it's kind of satisfying to engage in a discussion about which degree subjects are a waste of time, right up until the moment when someone mentions yours.

to be honest, i agree, to a certain extent. Music degrees, at the university level, and the cost, are, imo, a waste only insofar as they do not typically require a four year degree. A trade school of sorts would be much better. cheaper for the student, it doesn't go into all the ludicrous math and history nonsense that isn't require for a job within a musical field, etc.

perhaps i should've been more specific. The typical art degree is pointless. if you want a degree in art, go to a trade school that specializes in that.

Engineering, Psychology/counseling, Special Education, and education in general, are most of the few courses that should actually have a full tiered degree program, imo.

cut down to a trade school type of setup, and eliminate all the superfluous junk courses, and art would be a viable option. Sadly, most schools Art degrees are occupied by hipsters with no real purpose or goal in life, and who will never actually use it to get anywhere.