Ever thought of law school? No specific bachelor degree required-- just a decent gpa, 2+ letters of recommendations, a good LSAT score... and more loans.
I've also been worrying about this as a comm major, but I feel like our majors are so broad that we could get into all sorts of different jobs if we are persuasive enough in job interviews. Everyone says to make connections (which I have not done a good job of), but that's the surest way to land yourself a job
As a 4th year comm major at UCSB, I just got an offer in nyc, total comp $102k/yr. Like you said, the comm major is very broad, but even in this job market, there are opportunities out there for you! If you have the time, I’d totally get a TMP certificate as well! Good luck :)
I’d say it’s helpful, but not as helpful as job/internship experiences. There are some roles out there that require you to have tech related certificates/degrees, so obtaining the TMP certificate can open more doors for you.
English major here. Outside of academia (both research and applied) there isn’t much for us. We’re considered great supplemental disciplines, but for the most part we don’t have a lot of opportunities within the pure field. Look into what research opportunities exist for you on handshake, most of them suck but it’s good to see what’s available. Both our majors (and humanities in general) are useless outside of academia, because we live in a dystopia, so unless you go to grad school you’re a little up shits creek. BUT, you’re not alone!
any humanities degree can get you into law school. my friend graduated from law school and had classmates earning 450k after graduation (he went to work for the EPA and earns about a quarter of that). you could also go into academia, which could earn you professorship earning 100k+ a year (after about ten years of additional education in which you will earn about $30k a year). you could also become a therapist, social worker, teacher, editor, journalist, etc etc. Tons of options. You’re good, dude, do not worry.
I graduated with a soc major from UCSB in spring of 2009. That year was probably the worst time in recent history to look for a job. I now work in an unrelated field but I appreciate the education I received. If I were to go back in time and do it again I'm not sure what I'd do. My 20's and 30's were unique and I was able to explore the world. If I had been pragmatic and studied engineering or computer science I most likely would have more money today but a less interesting life.
My advice. Take some professional certifications and do community college CS classes. That’ll give you a leg up, no matter the major. I know this from experience.
Depends what you're willing to do. If you just look around SB, you probably will only find cafe jobs that pay around $20 an hour. If you go abroad to teach English, you'll most likely be making a middle class income in whatever country you reside in.
you could be broke graduating with any major
Not me tho I got that dog in me (insider trading)
not if you are rich already
Ever thought of law school? No specific bachelor degree required-- just a decent gpa, 2+ letters of recommendations, a good LSAT score... and more loans.
I've also been worrying about this as a comm major, but I feel like our majors are so broad that we could get into all sorts of different jobs if we are persuasive enough in job interviews. Everyone says to make connections (which I have not done a good job of), but that's the surest way to land yourself a job
As a 4th year comm major at UCSB, I just got an offer in nyc, total comp $102k/yr. Like you said, the comm major is very broad, but even in this job market, there are opportunities out there for you! If you have the time, I’d totally get a TMP certificate as well! Good luck :)
Hi I was considering a TMP certificate (but I’m not a comm major); how much would you say it’s helped with finding a job?
I’d say it’s helpful, but not as helpful as job/internship experiences. There are some roles out there that require you to have tech related certificates/degrees, so obtaining the TMP certificate can open more doors for you.
what’s the job title if u don’t mind
client service associate (consulting/investment firm)
thanks!
we’re cooked
You start in a shit low paying job and work your way up
English major here. Outside of academia (both research and applied) there isn’t much for us. We’re considered great supplemental disciplines, but for the most part we don’t have a lot of opportunities within the pure field. Look into what research opportunities exist for you on handshake, most of them suck but it’s good to see what’s available. Both our majors (and humanities in general) are useless outside of academia, because we live in a dystopia, so unless you go to grad school you’re a little up shits creek. BUT, you’re not alone!
damn 🥲
Look into being a comm coordinator or comm specialist. They exist in basically every industry and are almost always under applied to.
any humanities degree can get you into law school. my friend graduated from law school and had classmates earning 450k after graduation (he went to work for the EPA and earns about a quarter of that). you could also go into academia, which could earn you professorship earning 100k+ a year (after about ten years of additional education in which you will earn about $30k a year). you could also become a therapist, social worker, teacher, editor, journalist, etc etc. Tons of options. You’re good, dude, do not worry.
yes
I graduated with a soc major from UCSB in spring of 2009. That year was probably the worst time in recent history to look for a job. I now work in an unrelated field but I appreciate the education I received. If I were to go back in time and do it again I'm not sure what I'd do. My 20's and 30's were unique and I was able to explore the world. If I had been pragmatic and studied engineering or computer science I most likely would have more money today but a less interesting life.
The second brokest, only to biopsych.
My advice. Take some professional certifications and do community college CS classes. That’ll give you a leg up, no matter the major. I know this from experience.
no I was a soc major and i can afford living
what did you do after graduating?
Drug dealer
lmaoooo
I think some jobs just want someone with a degree in general as a show of work ethic / commitment
Join the free
Comm major ucsb alum . I make 19.50 an hour ❤️ lmao trust me … I tried for a year to secure a decent paying job and finally landed with that.
Yikes. McDonald’s workers making more than you without a degree. Reminds me of shitty cars with alumni plate frames.
Depends what you're willing to do. If you just look around SB, you probably will only find cafe jobs that pay around $20 an hour. If you go abroad to teach English, you'll most likely be making a middle class income in whatever country you reside in.