The WORST Health Degrees!
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Health care degrees and health care careers are something I'm very familiar with since I'm a healthcare professional.
Healthcare related jobs are currently growing faster than any other type of profession according to BLS (even faster than tech related professions!).
There is a ton of opportunity here, but just because it's good as a whole doesn't mean there aren't a few bad apples.
In this video we will be talking about some of them, hope you enjoy!
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Do you think mining engineering is a good degree?
Stay tuned for that I might make a video for that
I’m planning in majoring for pharmaceutical scientist, and I need more infos about it. Do you think it’s a good one?
Peter Lumwanga it’s probably more bad than good, it’ll be a doctoral level degree which means more schooling, more debt; and the job outlook is 0%. So there is almost no chance you’ll be making that much more money in the future. The salary at the end is very nice, but you got to have a passion for it.
@Shane Hummus, I’m not sure if you made a best STEM dual majors? I’m planning on dual majoring somethings with CS... :))
Specialties are SO important. I went with respiratory therapy and once Covid hit I knew I made the right decision
Good choice.
I was a Respiratory Therapist for 5 years, great choice
How did you know respiratory therapy was right for you?
Great choice! Very rewarding career!
That’s what I’m studying!!
"The masters is now the new bachelor's degree", I like that. It feels like that sometimes these days.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tony
Maybe in industry but not in the medical field. A lot of associate degrees in the medical industry make around 40k-70k. Like a nurse, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, radiology tech, respiratory therapist, etc.
@@marlenarteaga2154 depends also in the industry. CS and business value experience over degree.
@@marlenarteaga2154 Many hospitals are requiring nurses with associate’s degrees to get a bachelor’s within a certain time frame. And if you want to do other things like public health, informatics, pharmaceutical, etc you need to at least have a BSN.
@@nnennan7458 true, but clinics don’t really require nurses to get a bachelors
Listen to him regarding a psychology degree...I ended up spending over 100k to attend grad school just to qualify for a 42k job...I am now trying to figure out how to change careers.
Was it a master's degree or PhD?
sheesh, I make more with just my bachelors doing QIDP/Case Management with people who have disabilities (I live in Chicago though which has a $14 min. wage today , and have been doing this for over 5 years, so I didn't start out making more than you)
100k for a masters?? Thats a lot for a masters im confused
@@nah1047 I’m pretty sure she meant the total including her undergrad degree
We have a lot of people in my nursing program who have psychology degrees and could never find a job.
Your videos should be shown to students before they graduate in high school. Seriously. 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Veronica
Me bingeing all of his videos before I start my upper classmen years of highschool
I’m a psych major and I love watching your videos, even if they make me regret my life choices. If you haven’t already can you make a video about changing majors or double majoring. I want to know what I can do to better my chances at success! 😅
I wish I could have seen this when I was in high school. I got one of those wasted degrees in psychology. Thank goodness I wised up and said no to grad school.
@@ShaneHummus hi, I'm thinking of doing a master's in immunology and immunotherapy... Do u think it's worth investing into and are there available jobs for it. I need ur help..
1. Mental health counsellor
2. Physical trainers and instructors &health and human performance
3. Community health
4. Clinical psychology
5. Health (general of all)
6. Dietatitian and nutritionist
7. Speech language pathologist
8. Health care administration
9. accupuncturist
10.Chiropractor
Thanks!
Thank you, but he says a lot about psycho-related degree and scam college. Better to watch whole video as well
BS in psychology- you can work as QDDP.
thanks i was looking for this
Community health educator here …..
Community health being a shit degree would explain a lot why the US handled the corona pandemic that badly.
Sadly 😑
@@ShaneHummus
Big sad
And Trump being President is another.
What do you mean we came up with the vaccine for the whole world , no other country handled it better ok, it was all bad for everyone , we do have number one in medicine here and Thanks to God we saved a lot of people .
I have a healthcare administration degree from a 4 year university and was able to sit for my boards as a licensed nursing home administrator and currently trying to open up my own facility. I’m glad I got this degree because it is opportunity for you in the healthcare field, and I can also teach at a community college as a adjunct professor! So it just depends how far you go with it.
Very cool I'm interested in being an adjunct as well
hi! would you mind talking about your experience with that degree and the field?
Mam what about health information management degree
@@kori071 hello, my experience has been a positive one in my opinion. I haven’t had any issues with job placement and the degree itself is rewarding. I’ve mainly worked in assisted living facilities because they gave more options for healthcare administration degree applicants I observed, but the hospitals are hiring as well healthcare administrators . Salary is awesome! This degree is worth it! Good luck
@@shashibala997 healthcare management is the same as healthcare administration. There’s really no big difference. Both are rewarding and you can get jobs anywhere in healthcare as a manager, director, and administrator.
Is everyone else watch his videos hoping and praying their heavily invested time and money major don’t make the “worst of” list? (Health informatics Major here)
Someone already hit dislike. I'm guessing that's a yes
Hell yeah. Lol when he did the health careers last time, Respiratory therapist.
no it's not a waste. U might want to get a masters to get better paying jobs but if u network and intern then u should get some entry level positions I believe
What school do you go to? I really want to major in that but I can’t find a school that has it for undergrad
Kianna Fraga I’m in Ga so Ga State has a good program among others.
I'm honestly so surprised your videos don't have thousands upon thousands of views; they're so informative! Thanks for always being such a great resource!!
Glad you like them!
People do not want to hear the truth.
I have a masters in mental health counseling and i make about 120k a year but i DEFINITELY agree with this guy. I got very lucky i now see that im in the field. And i paid off my student loans this year but i got tons of scholarshils for undergrad and grad and went to a cheap school so i got out with only about 22k in student loans
Thanks for sharing that Mel. I hope you could leave some tips for the viewers that would be very helpful.
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Hey can I ask what you are doing now? I’ve got into med school, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the debt and work, so I’m thinking of goi N the nurse practitioner route
@@lavaboy1565 Yeah med school is a lot of work, time, and definitely requires real commitment. Waaay harder than what it takes to be an NP, also yes more expensive. If all you care about is getting a good career and you kind of like healthcare sure NP school isn't a bad alternative. Not going to talk you out of med school though, I'm going to be a doctor and love the field, but that is the thing. YOU have to be certain, and if you aren't confident and prepared to give your everything to medicine it likely is best to get out now.
@@lavaboy1565 don’t give up a chance to Med. This is a no brainer, If u have the drive and interest this is the best opportunity u could have. U will pay back the debt and live very comfortably. Of course different specialties may be very difficult but choose one in line with the work /life balance u want
This is a great Video indeed! I am a medical doctor while waiting for my residency I looked at all these options. But I could not make a video and let other people know. I saw many people taking wrong decisions but I couldn't help them . You Did a great JOB !
I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, my Master of Science in Health Administration, and my Doctor of Health Administration with a specialization in Health Care Leadership. I have been able to maintain a career in the 6 figure salary range. I have taken and passed 2 Federal Exams and State exams to earn my LNHA and I hold a Fellow with the American College of Health Care Administrators. I am a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. I think this degree is an important degree and it saddens me to hear you speak of this degree as a non-essential or unimportant degree in the healthcare field.
Well said Sir! I’m also a LNHA and find this degree extremely rewarding and never had a problem finding a job! It’s a awesome career choice!
Hello, Mr. Villafranca
I’m also pursing this degree and it is well worth it. Healthcare will always need managers.
I’m thinking of doing my bachelors on health administration and then doing a doctor or masters in physiotherapy. do u think it’s possible to do the switch?
Yea it is sad, sometimes health administration degree is being underrated
This is AMAZING 😮❤
Is there a sleeping degree? Like getting paid for hours slept.
Oh man! I need that lol
Yes there,but it requires u to be moaning while asleep
@@ShaneHummus You can actually study sleep patterns but you need a Ph.D. and you don’t make tons.
I wish.
@@FoodNerds Indeed.
As a senior about to get his Psychology degree I 100% agree with you in this video. Psychology is an amazing field of study buy you have to go into it with open eyes. I have known that I will be going to grad school to get my PhD from the first day. It is why I worked my ass off in my classes to maintain a 3.92 gpa and made myself as desirable as possible for graduate school programs. I know too many people who just went into psychology because they thought it would be "easy" .
Totally agree with you there! I got my BA in Psychology, but I knew since my senior year of high school that I wanted to get my PhD. This past spring, I did :)
There's so much you can do with Psych as well. I did my Bachelors in it years ago and now use it in the business world. You don't necessarily have to get your PhD either. Get your Masters and you'll be able to practice and teach. You can actually make 6 figures doing it. I don't like videos like these sometimes because it doesn't show the nuances. I love the BLS website but it even has issues because it doesn't properly track all data. For instance, someone could get a BA in Psych or Communications but then backdoor it with a MBA or MHA and make 6 figures. Its a tricky convo but get your degree. It is well worth it.
My daughter is considering to be a clinical psychologist. She's a senior in high school
Why do you use quotation marks? It is an easy degree.
i majored in chemistry, and the majority of my peers were either pre-med (or planning to go to dental school, vet school, pharmacy school, etc.), *or* they chose chemistry because they wanted to be in STEM but didn't want to take the tough math and physics undergrad classes that the engineering and physics students would have to take.
it was very demoralizing to me, and one of the many reasons i deeply regret majoring in chemistry.
In the UK speech and language therapy, dietetics and psychology are actually decent degrees and entry level jobs only require a Bachelors; but of course the way university courses are delivered over here is different to the US. also we have the NHS where if you do certain courses including those I named above your almost guaranteed to find a job
I agree totally. I think it’s only in the US where psychology is considered as a clown degree. We all know the US education system is a bit of a joke.
In Uk it’s a rigorous subject on both the statistics side and the deeper side of Human functioning
If I get the Registered Dietitian license from a different country(like India) how can a job as a RD in the UK? Please help if you can 🥰💜
Thanks for the insight 👍 I'm combining my RD credential with foodservice as a director (those RDS pay the most. Also its my niche!) and my own private chef/home health business!! The masters expands are options after becoming an RD aswell. Such as combining public health, eunterpenuership, and even business administration, so you can appeal to better paying opportunities!! Just thought I'd share that with you!! Thanks again for your honesty and I agree with you aswell.. have a GAME plan!! Do your RESEARCH!!! Also there is the "future education model" which mimics the same curriculum as nurses, so you wont have to do a separate internship!!🙌🙌
Hi Wende! Thanks for watching
@@ShaneHummus hey, youre welcome!! Keep it up man!!!
Many hospital employees qualify for discounts at local universities. While I worked as a registered nurse and decided to get my bachelor's degree, I not only got a 20% discount on classes but received some tuition assistance from the hospital I worked for. It wasn't much but it helped. Then when I worked at a different hospital, I was not only eligible for a 20% discount but eligible for over $5000/year of tuition reimbursement while I worked on my Masters. I have no debt. Discounts are not just given for nursing but many degrees.
It also depends on what you're doing with the degree. At my university the Health Administration and Public Policy program has an internship that goes along with it. And many people that do this degree at my university are pre nursing, or emergency health services. So they already work in health environments. I do think getting a Health Administration degree on it's own can be a bit risky though. You just have to be wise with your choices and create as many opportunities for yourself as possible.
Thanks for your insights
Healthcare Administrator degree is only good if you have been an clinician (at the beside) nurse, respiratory therapy etc. This degree can advance you into management mid level or high level
I’m majoring in community health with a clinical science concentration, I had no idea it was that bad of a degree! It seems like I have many options career wise even with just a bachelors degree. I plan on going to PA school anyway so I’m not terribly worried i was just shocked to see it as number 3!
Best of luck Amber!
As a dental assisting graduate, I knew to steer clear of anything mental heatlh, fitness, nutrition related things. The healthcare degrees I've been looking are technician/technologist type jobs in radiology, cardiology, surgical, phlebotomy, pharmacy, etc. which seem to have a brighter outlook.
Thanks for your input
As a dental hygienist, I completely get your want to leave the dental field
@@TeamXXJustin Well the thing is, I've been struggling to find my first dental assistant job for the past year now so once this covid stuff blows over and if I still can't find a DA position, then I'm trying a different healthcare field. No dental office is giving me the light of day for some reason and been stuck working at a grocery store.
@@ChariKat213 you should try temping, that'll get you into many offices and you will likely get hired in pretty quick. I started as an assistant and eventually went to school for hygiene. 6 and a half years later, I'm ready for a change in career.
@@TeamXXJustin I do need to try that and I also feel I lost some of my DA skills because I haven't got to hone them since I was in school/on externship.
I like all your videos, to be honest they are helping me a lot. I lightly tapped the like button (in a calm and non-threatening way)
If people want to choose a job in the medical field, I think stress level should be considered right after the financial aspect. Not anyone can work with such a kind of stress.
For sure. Career longevity has a lot to do with stress management and flexibility. What options in healthcare have a better work life balance (im talking everything from nursing to health administration)?
Neither lol
I'm working on a degree in epidemiology (this video popped up in the recommendations, which made me nervous lol).
Though my sister is working on a degree in mental health counseling. She knows the financial risks, but she's far too passionate about the career to ever consider anything else. She's been deadset on pursuing that path since early high school, and she's been really dedicated to it...I'll give her that.
My wife is about to finish her Master’s in Public Health and wants to be an epidemiologist. Hoping this will be a good career and financial choice for her!
Same here. Hopefully, it goes well!
I just applied for a master's degree in epidemiology last week and when i tell you i was sweating! But that's the only graduate options that interested me in my country and i feel i can do great in it. Plus my academic advisor has a master's and PhD epi and she's doing pretty well!
@@joelle4662 Don't do it. Epidemiology is a useless degree as someone who recently graduated with their MPH in epidemiology. It's practically Impossible to get a job and if you do they want 3+ years of experience AS an epidemiologist with a salary of 60k. I ruined my life with this so called "degree"...
@@ralphc099omg dude u made me worry I just started my mph
As a Speech Pathology student myself I’d like to add that the income you mentioned varies greatly on state by state basis. I have friends who have a bachelors degree who are Speech Language Pathologist Assistants and they get paid $80,000 a year here in California. I agree with you, do your research!
I'm an SLP student as well and I'm probably gonna start off by making about 50k in Michigan 🤣
Speech paths only need a bachelors in CA? You sure that's correct?
@@CJGfarm I think she is talking about SLP assistant because a Masters is a requirement in all states
@@CJGfarm masters is required in ALL states. This video is about bachelors degree not masters degrees!
what did u major in for this career
Here's an idea for those interested in Mental Health. Become an RN and specialize in Psychiatry in a hospital that will pay for you to get your Masters. Obtain your Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. You scope of practice is pretty much the same as a Psychiatrist, and with some additional training become certified in the therapeutic modality of your choice (also paid for by your employer) and you can provide psychotherapy as does a psychologist. It's rewarding both personally and financially which is rare today. You will not be paid as much as an MD but much more than a PhD or Social Worker, and will have absolutely NO student loan debt except the initial investment in your Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN). A Psychiatric NP is also a degree that travels well and has unlimited practice possibilities.
Great advice!
Love this
OMG @10:20 is so true!!!!!!
When u'r in college you just end up going with the flow and sometimes don't think 'bout this, but this is so on point 👏👏
Love your honesty and transparency. God bless!💐
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Thanks to all you guys😁
@Keanu Xu The only problem is that his videos are US-centric.
I’m really glad your channel is growing✊
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Thanks! I absolutely know which health careers are good because of your channel. Keep up the good work!
Welcome!
Damn... I just started school with a major in community health. You didn’t seem to go too much into exactly why it’s such a bad choice as I had hoped though.
I’ve looked skit into radiation therapy, seeing how often you praise it. I’m eyeing that route now. Cause I definitely want the least amount of time in school as possible with the most bang for my buck!
If you decide to continue with it, you could do a masters in public health. I believe that volunteering with community health initiatives during your undergraduate will give you an edge with grad school admissions. It will also help you understand your specific interests in the field.
Absolutely, listen to Shane regarding Psychology! I'm figuring out my next move after 5 years in the field. I do not want to invest in a Masters degree and this field has a high burnout rate.
Thanks for leaving a nice comment.
I'm currently going for my masters.. Do you think the degree is worth it with a masters degree? I swear to god everybody is saying something different.
@@huubbbiiii Probably not. As far as I'm aware you will need to go the PhD route if you wish to make good money as a psychologist.
@@ArturCordeirodrums Thanks for your reply! I'm guessing you're talking about the clinical sector/therapy? I'm considering IO psychology, do you think the same applies there?
@@huubbbiiii it entirely depends on what you want to do, there’s so much more to the field of psychology than just being a psychologist
Man i thought chiropractors just took like a 6 month certification course and i was willing to let one pop my spin lol, now I'm really down
haha surprise surprise
That is what I was thinking regarding chiropractors. I thought it was an Associate Degree to become one
😂😂😂
@@paraguayaenalaska730 Not denying that. A chiro was the only one that got rid of my spinal headache due to a wet tap from a crappy anesthesiologist....go figure. Sounds like the degree is hella inflated in price, however. Sucks for them as I think they provide a great service.
They're quacks.
As an RN I’m making $40,000/month right now due to crisis pay. It won’t last forever and it’s a hard job day-in and day-out, but the pay is crazy.
Thats bs I'm an RN you probably meant 4,000/month
@@IgorScoots no sir 40,000
Please explain how
@@X3GibbleX3 Are you a travel nurse with crisis pay?
@@X3GibbleX3 stop lying
I love you! Your so good, wish that more people will see or watch your video for them to be enlightened in their future jobs...
Shane is right about dietetics. I got my associates in nutrition and went back to get a bs in dietetics. My first semester the advisor told me the program was transitioning to a master’s program. this was back in spring 2020. at the end if that semester i transferred. i knew i couldn’t afford a master’s in the program from that specific school, nor did i even consider getting a master’s at the time.
Could you do a video on public administration/emergency management types of degrees? Thanks!
COMMUNITY HEALTH! 🤣😂 That was my major. I planned to go to medical school but just as you said, I couldn’t do anything with just that degree and I had changed my mind about med school. When I switched to that degree they told me all the possibilities with it but I realized too late that they all require further schooling. I eventually went to nursing school and I’ve been so happy with that. It’s just too bad I didn’t realize that about 7 years earlier.
Damn... And I'm trying to get into college to do a community health major. Do you have any suggestions you could give... please?
is community health same to public health?
This is why I’d didnt do a degree in psychology. I would love to be a psychologist but I wasn’t 100% sure I would end up doing the PhD and end up unemployable with only a bachelors. I’m currently studying to be a radiation therapist!
What are the education requirements for radiation therapy?
@@Ahannaa I am doing a degree in radiation therapy for 4 years and am fully qualified after. I am in Europe tho so keep that in mind.
Extra Thoughts: We have to be SPECIFIC about what we want to do! Shane is absolutely right! Do not waste your time on something that is not going to be fruitful for you in the long run. Degrees are great to have and we all need them but THINK it through before you make a decision and take out a hefty loan. Healthcare is an excellent field but not all of the healthcare degrees are useful. Try to get a certification or a license so that you will always be employed and always have growth and opportunity!
Hey man! Completely agree with the video. Good job plucking out the bad apples in the health field.
Thanks for watching
Can you make a video on Medical Laboratory Technologist? I enjoy watching your videos 😊🎉🎊🎉🎊
Your honesty is well received and APPRECIATED
I think it also depends on the country you study and practice in. In South Africa, Clinical Psychology is considered a scarce skill and there are numerous bursaries for it. However, you do need to have a minimum of a Master's degree to work in the field and that is a huge caveat for many
Great video. Makes me feel good about getting my Associates degree in nursing to become an RN. Inexpensive with a high ROI.
Same here I do regret not getting my BSN…… I have missed a lot of opportunities because of it.
Now too old to get the BSN due to age versus expense.
Your videos are awesome! Hope you’ll make a review about medical lab scientists one day too! There are a lot of job opportunities available right now, especially in the molecular labs where scientists analyze and report results of Covid-19 tests.
Noted Chao
My friend is a travel MLS and is doing well. Definitely high availability!!
Your whole channel is fucking phenomenal, Shane. Definitely recommending you to everyone I know, thanks!
Yea, they increased requirements to Masters degree and honestly as a masters level Dietitian, it’s kind of trash. I think dietitians are really necessary and valuable in the medical field but we aren’t well valued, even after achieving additional certification. If you’re smart and hard working enough to get through a dietetics degree, which has nearly all the same requirements as pre-med... then just do premed or PT or do research in additional medical/health fields. I wish ANY DIETITIAN AT ALL had told me this while I was looking into this field 😭
30 years ago while I was getting my bachelors degree in psychology a teacher said this to our classroom “if you only get a bachelors degree, you will be qualified to be in charge of a K-Mart.” .
I actually met a cashier at Walmart with a bachelors in Psychology. He was telling a customer he had one. They couldn’t believe he was working in Walmart.
@@AryC3937 my coworker had a phd in health management and she working as a screener.. she later got hired as a front desk which pays probably $23 or more.
Wow ...and the comments in here that's crazy! 👀😳
Have to agree with #3 Community Health.... The majority of my cohort was pursuing this degree for the sole purpose of applying to Physician Assistant graduate school. The most common question while in Community Health school by my peers was, "what kind of job can I get with this degree?"
Thanks for your input James
is community health same to public health?
You are totally right! Im slpa, and if I knew what I know now......my bachellor's degree was different now. It is a completely lost of time and monedas, but for the universities in Puerto Rico is a perfect bussiness.
I appreciate your comments concerning getting BA/BS degrees that allows for professional entry and an adequate salary. However, there are ways for finance graduate school without breaking the piggy bank. Working professionals whose employment benefits include tuition benefits can cover help to cover the cost of the masters degree and/or doctoral degree. In my case, my job's tuition benefits covered the cost of my doctoral degree. Some PhD programs provide financing for accepted students, which means tuition is covered. In addition, some PhD programs may stipends to help with living expenses.
So glad I watched this video after spending so much time stressing out on which field I wanna major in 😅 my options are limited due to the uni I’m applying to, I was thinking about health science but something about it was off as it was too broad even though I was thinking about furthermore getting into nutrition as it’s a subject I’m interested in I’m guessing I’m gonna have to skip that one too 🤣 this video holds some harsh truth but it’s for our best!
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts
Unfortunately in healthcare, most careers require a masters degree. Thats not to say that these degrees are useless, its just that they require you to plan to get a Master's as well. A Bachelor's isn't really valuable in healthcare.
Unless you’re a registered nurse. A bachelors degree is the standard.
Radiology technician, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapists and more require at least an Associates or Bachelor’s degree
That is very true and let's not forget the competition to even get in the Healthcare programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology Tech, LPV/LVN, Personal Care Aide, CNA all.of these don't require masters degrees and are good stepping stones into Healthcare. For instance. Many CNAs end up getting help from employers to pay for Nursing degrees. CNAs and Home Aides are actually growing really fast. They just don't get paid.
Bachelor's in health are general, beside the nursing specialties
Thank you very much fir the guide line. God bless you more 🙏❤
Awesome video! Wish I could have seen this back before I got my BS degree in business. What a waste that was.
You were right. They will be requiring a masters by 2024 for dietetics degree but most internships have the masters already integrated into it. Additionally, good to note that you don’t get paid for the dietetics internship… in fact you need to pay them thousands of dollars for the “wonderful” opportunity to work for them
Community Health is definitely spot on. Nobody in America prioritizes community health and even if they did, you could educate people all you want about preventative healthcare but those folks either don’t have the drive or access (financial means) to be proactive about preventing disease.
This was very helpful! Thank you for the info.
i actually found this really insightful how you mentioned speech-language and then psychologist on here like i really didn't even know about that
Thanks for watching Victoria. I upload new videos MWF 3:45pm EST.. Dont fogert to sub
You should make a video about those "Sketchy for profit" colleges
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Shane Hummus - The Success GPS Don’t forget to mention what happened to schools like ITT Tech
"For profit" colleges are a whole industry feeding on people with little or no family history of higher education, and they have a lucrative sub-species battening on international students whose parents have little chance of distinguishing between genuine and fake institutions in another country.
In many countries the regulators are unconcerned about exploitation of foreigners, or mainly bother about the immigration versus tourism aspect.
Like University of Pheonix? Super shady University. These people tried to say they had an online electrical engineering degree. Lol. I can understand doing some math classes online but jot all the engineering classes.
Speech pathology is very important I owe my ability to speak to my speech pathologist!
another good video. As others have noted, psychology is a tough one. My friend got her masters, ended up with a low paying job at a for profit inpatient addiction hospital, hated it, going back for her PHD - and she is burnt out with psychology even before she does more education.
It's like teaching, it sucks it pays poorly, but that is the facts.
Thanks for sharing that Chas. Exacttly why I made this video
Hi Shane I’d really appreciate your insight on this question I have here.
So, I just graduated with an associates in science as a physical therapy assistant. I’m interested in furthering my degree/career with a bachelors in business administration. I’ve heard you mention in another video that you like business administration degrees, however here you are warning against a healthcare administration degree.
I am planning to attend a highly respected non profit state college that is of course accredited and offers business admin with various focuses. I figured I’d go for health care admin to compliment my degree as a PTA and obtain management positions.
I also have the option at this school to get a bachelors in business admin with a focus in management information systems. In the other video I had mentioned before you said this was your favorite business admin degree. Should I go for the management information systems focus instead even though it doesn’t relate as closely to my health degree as healthcare admin would?
Thank you so much for all your time and effort you put into these videos!
Great video! I'm feeling a tad discouraged about my Healthcare Management degree (graduate in August 2021) now but I'm hopeful I can find a decent job. 😄
Have you completed an internship?
@@quidab9958 I've done an externship in 2018. :) tomorrow is my last day!
@@quidab9958 officially done with this degree program.
@@simmybunz did you find a job
How’s it going?
I’m seeing all these memes you put on the videos haha you’re a man of culture
Haha 😂
6:25 Too true, unfortunately. 😔 I got too sick to fulfill my MA-T and now I am just so lost. My BA (in my state you need a bachelor's in your endorsement area) doesn't serve much!
I am a current college student planning to attend PA School or Med School. I am debating whether I want to get my Bachelor’s in Public Health, specifically Health Policy and Management. Do you think this is a useful degree that can get me a reliable, good-paying job if Med School or PA School doesn’t work out for me?
Sokhna, there are various routes you can take. Overall, I notice that you find a degree that is versatile that you will do well in and that you enjoy. At the end of the day, earn a degree where you have a high cumulative GPA (3.0 or higher). That way, you are competitive for graduate/profession school. Then, you will have more flexibility with a Post Baccalaureate Program where you can specifically focus on the Sciences. Doing well in your PostBacc and great Letters of Rec will go further for admission to PA or Med School.
I'm currently holding a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with an emphasis in Health Administration. At the same time, I'm now pursuing an associate's degree in health information technology. I'm planning on becoming a medical coder and work my up to a health service manager.
Good luck Thai!
You and I have the same goals... Best to you Thai :)
@@coquicoquiproductions5821 interesting to know that. Thanks for sharing.
@@ShaneHummus thanks!
I want to pursue a degree in Biological Health Science but I don’t know what jobs would I get just from that degree alone?
I knew this video was coming.. Finally!
haha here you go!
I have a bachelors in HCA and idk what I’m going. Working a $17/hour registration clerk job right now at 48-60 hours a week in order to make decent pay.
Factsss with psychology. I did enjoy my undergrad experience and psych was the best choice at that time. I was able to find a job with that degree, mostly at nonprofits. However now, I am currently going to go back to school to do nursing, just have to start with some pre-reqs at community college! Thankfully my undergrad degree was mostly covered, which is when I regret not majoring in something else. It is what it is, we live and we learn.
I was strongly considering majoring in psychology but switched to nursing after research. I think I made the right choice after reading this comment !
Yes. I have 2 associates degrees and a BA in psychology. Also certified medical assistant & phlebotomist.
I can’t find a job!! Hospitals don’t care what you’re certified in b/c they want people with experience and fresh faces to train their way…not your way.
The issue is we don't teach people the difference between terminal vs. non-terminal degrees. Terminal degrees prepare you for a specific professional field and don't require more education to be employed (teachers, nurses, engineers, etc..). Non-terminal degrees lay the foundation for further graduate study and don't necessarily guarantee employability right after college. Now both degrees can prepare you for further study if you want to advance your career in the future (ex: masters in nursing or education). Which I think is where the confusion lies. There really should be a video that explains this.
Healthcare administration is usually a good supplementary degree for someone who is already a clinician and wants to move up into management. Generally, and MBA or MHA is required or desired for higher level management. But often you need to be a clinician FIRST.
You're right it a good "complimentary degree" and if used effectively can catapult your career! I was a pharmacy tech for 5 years, got a healthcare administration bachelor's degree and got promoted to pharmacy operations supervisor where I supervise a team of pharmacy techs and leads.
@@forthdimension686 that’s my situation too. I was a therapist then promoted to a director of a small operation now supervisor at a large one but to move up they want the MHA or MBA credential
Currently a Nutrition & Dietetics major. The numbers really suck so those that go into it need to really love what they are doing and what they will do with it later because its definitely not for the money
Exactly its for the knowledge, im thinking of going that route. Even though the money sucks im thinkin private practice
In defense of online certifications, alot of healthcare jobs involve wearing many hats so as long as you can demonstrate skill and stay long enough to build your CV you’ll be 👌
I’m a COTA ( certified occupational therapist assistant), I can’t find work and several of my college classmates are in the same boat.
I am more interested in holistic medicine, however, I want to be pragmatic. I’m plan to go back to school for my bachelorette in health science. I don’t want to be stuck in a hospital or working 50+ hours a week.
I have three teens as well , so, I just need help. I want to make the right decision. 😭
Traveling may be a good way to start to get more experience.
As an RN the only OTs I have worked with are in home Health and SNFs…. And they are so overwhelmed
Most OTs in my area only want to work in the hospitals
What state are you from ?
Central Florida. Orlando
Thank you for this realistic information
I’m so happy that I watched this video
When it comes to psychology and the masters/PhD programs, the competition is very stiff. First you need a minimum of 3/5 GPA, then you need very high GRE scores, and finally, you will need at least two recommendations from your professors.
I absolutely agree and has been my logic since I’ve graduated. I received a bachelors degree in speech pathology and regret that shit til this day!
How come? What's your experience, I was interested in that career
What did you end up doing
Can u elaborate
I'm regreting too, it 's a completly waist of time and money. The slp's Master is better and have some benefits in the states, but please, not coming in PR is a complete desaster!
My father needed to call someone from Verizon. She helped him and that good stuff, and then started a friendly conversation. She had majored in psychology, and gotten hired at a few jobs. But they all payed about $30k and didn't pay extra for any extra hours she was forced to put in. You can't say it was just any shitty job either, she worked for the STATE specifically ICE. She would basically just ask the kids who would cross the border questions, since they'd usually come traumatized or hurt. After awhile she grew frustrated with the pay, did a few courses, and started working for Verizon. She gets paid 17 an hour, works from home all day, only takes calls if she's needed, only needs to go to the office twice a week, and gets to spend most of her time with her children. She apparently is taking a few more classes to raise her pay to 23 an hour, and is doing fantastic.
Thanks for sharing that Hunter
I really love your videos...and this one was quite entertaining and very funny. Your videos are both entertaining and informative...and I also love that you're open and honest. Keep up the good work!
You are the best ! Love the way you support your statement !
I appreciate that!
Meanwhile I'm in class doing my bachelors in nursing and watching this
Awesome! Good luck in your chosen career Kari
Like Shane said, nurses are the backbone of the medical industry.
I would recommend getting icu experience. That opens up more opportunities for advanced degrees or getting hired in general. Good luck.
@@j.m.1259 Thank you. I'll keep that in mind
@@j.m.1259 Same thanks for the advice!
Beautiful videos. Please what's your take on PhD in Mental Health Social Works or Clinical Psychology.
I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Please, someone, tell me what a Dance Degree has to do with Medical School?
🤣🤣🤣
Professional Dancers need dr's...maybe a dance degree gives ya a back ground in dance for medicine?
@@bluejedi723 Maybe, I can see how being a dancer could help you become a physical therapist ... Not necessarily a doctor. It seems like such a stretch!
people in the “arts” like musicians,dancers, and artists are known to be creative and to be creative means you have something more than the average person. so medical school are looking for “creatives” ,,, that’s the correlation but it doesn’t really matter
I mean it depends. The medical school in my area want diverse majors. especially they would tell students normally pursue the major of your interest but also capable to understand the concept of biology and chemistry and etc for medical school. The point of medical school is doing that to challenge them if they can handle the pressure. I see nothing wrong with pursuing a dance degree and going to medical school. I have a friend who is a music degree and made it into medical school and she's doing exceptional at it.
Thank you for telling the truth!
Anytime!
Could you explore the topic of online colleges more in your videos? I have done a lot of research on online colleges. Do you have anything to say about online degrees in general?
Noted John
I really want to see your opinions on medical residency. Which do you think are the worst or best when considering the residency duration, salary, workload, seniority/culture, future in medicine, etc
Noted Kevin. I might make one in the future
Hello Shane! I am new to your channel and wish I had find it in my early years of college, I was a dental hygiene major and I am now thinking of switching career paths after working for only 5 months. I think this is a major you should discuss! :)
Omg! I'm thankful you commented. Shane has talked about dental hygiene in many videos, often praising it for short schooling, good pay, and high demand. But he does not mention in depth cons like lack of benefits and musculoskeletal disorders. (He has mentioned it can be gross and it's best to be young and outgoing to do it). But anyway, I'm 1.5 semesters in and I think I made the wrong choice. I have wrist pain already and we hardly have clinic time with covid. I'm scared to drop because I'm already in my 20s and idk what else to do. This was a career change already so I don't want to start over again if I quit hygiene. But I also don't want to have to start over at 45 in something else if my body breaks down.... plus no benefits is a major con I wish I knew about before choosing this
@@verov9234 Hey! I totally get it and I feel for you, I myself am thinking of changing career paths as much as I love this profession I am not sure if it is for me. I understand that it must be so difficult due to covid, everything has probably changed in terms of the curriculum. I also have wrist pain and I feel like I am developing tendonitis. Feel free to contact me my ig is ciinnday_ if you want to talk more!
He's right. I work in the #1 "worst job" here on this list (mental health counseling) and I make great money for the profession...but I work in corrections. It's also not stable. I'm going back to nursing school.
Best of luck!
I agree…. Just started working at a Florida State Prison…. We are in such desperate need for Mental Health Nurses…. Medical nurses don’t want to work in that dept
I’m majoring in health sciences right now with the plan to attend medical school. It is a general degree yes, but it’s necessary for my plan in getting my MD. This is also true for people who want to become a PA, pharmacist, physical therapist, etc. I understand what you mean about how general degrees will not earn you a job, and yes, if a job is the expectation is a general degree like health sciences then you are going to quite disappointed. But I see my degree as a ticket to apply to med school.
I Missed your channel 😩😩 My account was locked! GOOO SHANE! I cannot wait to go through all of your videos!
These weren’t mentioned, and are also masters programs, but would either of these hold more weight in health-related careers: Master’s of Public Health vs Master of Sciences in Public Health vs. Master of Sciences in Health Education. It would be really great to have clarity amongst these ones.
The first two are exactly the same
Confirmed on the Nutrition degree! I found out about the internship too late in my degree plan. You gotta PAY for it, unless you're lucky enough to get into one that pays YOU. I couldn't afford to pay to work for free, essentially, so I couldn't even pursue the RD and ended up in the corporate world, currently hating my life (lol). My degree collects dust in the closet. 🚪
I am studying now nutrition course
I agree. I did the internship. My pay is so ass, its not even 60k
@@thejudyworld oh hell! Youre obvi not ok with that... Have you thought about other avenues? I just re-enrolled to go back to school for nursing. Starting back at sq 1.
And you likely have to go out of state for the internship program and they only take a handful of applicants with each program. Got my degree. Never did the internship as I was not willing to go out of state and leave my family for it. 😔
@@sandygirl777 Were you able tonfind a job in nutrition even without the RD, though?
Your so entertaining to listen to. Amazing information. I was thinking about just minor in Psychology and major I’m Forensic sci. But then I’m like nah three Trade schools at the cost of a Bachelors tuition would serve better.
Thanks Dely
Shane Hummus - The Success GPS You’re channel has cleared up a few my blocks towards what to do for educational purposes, so thank you 😊
Look guys I feel like when we know what we want to do with our lives a degree is what helps us gain the fundamentals to execute it correctly.
I'm currently studying public health to help me better understand how the population can benefit from community gardens, how our environment plays a role in our overall health and how these thing's overall can improve our lives economically and mentality.
So please don't think your degree is useless, anything that's a stepping stone to what you want from your life has worth period.