For the past three or so years, people have been saying how they're majoring in STEM studies (an academic degree or focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how they recommend everyone going to college or thinking about getting a new degree to make themselves more relevant to go for STEM. Apparently, STEM degree holders are considered much more versatile and can pick up various tech jobs that those with more niche degrees, including other tech degrees, may have harder times obtaining.
What I wonder is, could it be possible for a STEM bubble to be brewing? Is there a bubble already growing? What about a potential oversaturation of STEM grads, couldn't this also devalue the income potential for STEM degree holders? Is there already an oversaturation?
I would much appreciate it if anyone with direct experience with STEM could add their thoughts on it, and if they would recommend it for anyone else (such as, say, someone in their upper 20s/30s looking to expand their market potential). And for anyone who didn't pursue STEM, why not?
What is the difference between CIS (Computer Information Systems) and Software Engineering?
Juan Thompson
Unfortunately I'm not sure beyond what Google could tell you. I only did some Information Science classes for a minor.
Jordan Garcia
Yes they’re worth it if you’re interested in engineering or technical fields. Engineering and trades are the only career paths left that afford you a middle class life. Everything else is poverty level for the first 20 years after college.
Oliver Fisher
Is it viable or recommended for someone around 30 to go into? Will a 30 year old STEM holder even have the opportunities a 22 year old STEM holder will have?
Elijah Torres
My manager didn’t eat his EE degree until he was about 40. He was able to find a job quite easily and had a higher starting rate than most 22 yo graduates.
Within 5 years you should be up to the pay rate your peers are at.
If it interests you I would do it. Look for any ways you can to save on tuition. In state college, community college to take cheap gun Ed’s. Get your employer to chip in if they do that.
Sebastian Gutierrez
Once your are in your mid late 30s with 10 years of experience you will be treated like you’ve had your defeee since you were 22. All employers care about at that point is your career experience and accomplishments.
Oliver Evans
Just make sure (you) have connections before signing the loan paperwork. Degrees are just pieces of paper unless you know someone on the inside. It isn't your skills that matter what matters is who you know. I wish someone told me that before I went to college.
Grayson Gomez
Alright, noted, thanks.
Zachary Sullivan
Whew, what a relief.
This is also a problem, I'm somewhat asocial (not autistic or anything, I just don't do chit chat).
