THE MOST USELESS STEM MAJORS!

Summary

The video discusses the most useless STEM degrees, highlighting how some degrees have misleading titles that suggest strong job prospects but ultimately fall short. It ranks ten degrees from Construction Engineering Technology to Exercise Science, detailing why they lack value in today's job market. The creator emphasizes the importance of researching degrees thoroughly to avoid wasting time and money on qualifications with limited career opportunities. The video also advises viewers on better alternatives and warns against the misconception that all STEM degrees guarantee a successful career.

Takeaways

• 🔍 There are many STEM degrees that sound valuable but have poor job prospects.
• ⚠️ Construction Engineering Technology is often overrated despite its technical name and ranks only 377 out of 835 degrees on Payscale.
• 📉 Biology, though popular with over 64,000 graduates annually, ranks 420 out of 835, and many graduates struggle to find jobs.
• 💡 Printing Technology ranks low at 508, offering limited career options and being too niche to create broad opportunities.
• 🎧 Audio Engineering sounds appealing but ranks poorly (615 out of 835) and often leads to lower-paying jobs compared to other engineering fields.
• 🎶 Music Technology is even less beneficial than Audio Engineering, ranking 625 and not offering significant help in breaking into the music industry.
• 🧑‍🏫 Mathematics Teaching for secondary and middle school ranks 634 out of 835, and highly specialized education degrees can limit career flexibility.
• 🐾 Animal Science, while appealing to animal lovers, ranks poorly at 680 and offers limited job prospects.
• ⚰️ Mortuary Science ranks 744 out of 835, and becoming a mortician often doesn't require a degree, making this field not worth the academic investment.
• 💪 Exercise Science, despite its popularity, ranks poorly and is often unnecessary for becoming a personal trainer, making it the most overrated STEM degree.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to discuss and rank the most 'useless' STEM degrees, which may sound promising but offer poor job prospects.

Why does the creator agree with the idea that some STEM degrees are useless?

The creator agrees because there are many degrees labeled as STEM that lack substantial job opportunities. He believes universities often use buzzwords to make degrees seem more valuable than they are.

What is the issue with construction engineering technology, ranked as number 10 on the list?

Construction engineering technology is ranked 377 out of 835 degrees, meaning it's not horrible but overrated. Despite buzzwords like 'engineering' and 'technology' in its title, it does not have strong job prospects compared to other STEM degrees.

Why is biology considered a 'useless' STEM degree according to the video?

Biology is ranked 420 out of 835 and is considered oversaturated, with many graduates struggling to find jobs in the field. The creator gives an example of a friend who couldn’t find a job after getting a biology degree and had to pursue further education.

What criticism does the creator have about degrees like printing technology?

Printing technology ranks 508 out of 835 and is criticized for being too specific. The job prospects in the field, such as becoming a printing press operator or designing printers, are limited, especially since the technology in this area is unlikely to evolve much.

What makes audio engineering and music technology bad choices according to the video?

Audio engineering and music technology rank poorly (615 and 625 respectively) because they are too specific and offer limited job prospects. Many people choose them thinking they'll enter the music industry, but most end up in lower-paying sound technician jobs.

Why does the creator advise against specializing in degrees like secondary and middle school mathematics teacher education?

The creator advises against it because it is overly specific, ranking 634 out of 835, and limits career flexibility. If someone doesn't end up as a middle school math teacher, it may be hard to find other jobs with that degree.

What is the problem with degrees like animal science and mortuary science?

Animal science (ranked 680) and mortuary science (ranked 744) are criticized because they are too specific, offering limited job prospects in fields with low demand. Schools often add words like 'science' to these degrees to make them seem more appealing.

Why is library and information science ranked as a poor STEM degree?

Library and information science is ranked 760 out of 835 due to low pay and limited job opportunities. Although it can lead to a job as a librarian, the salary isn't high compared to other STEM careers.

Why does the creator place exercise science as the most useless STEM degree?

Exercise science is considered the most useless because, despite being popular, it ranks low in terms of job prospects. Many people pursue it thinking they’ll become personal trainers, but in reality, most personal trainers don’t need a college degree, making this degree unnecessary.