Those of you with degrees, which degree did you end up graduating with, and what field are you currently working in?

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1. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 3:42PM UTC

   French, History with a focus in Russian, American and Native American, currently studying both Spanish and Korean, for a couple years. I'm a HR Business Partner, and the awareness of being able to better communicate feeds into my current role as well as I feel with history it lends itself to understanding of people and cultures. So it's not a straight line, but it has catapulted my drive and mindset of people first with empathy. Also, so satisfying using alternate languages in the work place to be more inclusive.

2. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 3:52PM UTC

   I got my bachelors in communications. I immediately jumped into higher level positions after graduation from non-profits to higher education, and currently working in a finance department. Going back to get my master’s next year after taking off a few years for a break from school. People can say what they want about Comm degrees but the world really becomes your oyster :)

3. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 3:59PM UTC

   HR management and currently an HR manager. I was a nontraditional student, not going to school until my mid-20s so I had a chance to work and observe and see what it was I wanted to do with my life before embarking on the college adventure. I changed my major multiple times over nearly 10 years, but I got it and am using it.

4. Terri Andrews GutierrezJanuary 18,2024 at 4:13PM UTC

   My bachelors degree is in Speech Communication with minors in English and Journalism. I started in Marketing/PR and then got my first nonprofit fundraising job and have been doing that ever since.

5. Lisa HamiltonJanuary 18,2024 at 4:16PM UTC

   I majored in English literature in college and graduate school. Over the course of my career, I have worked in the public relations, publishing and marketing fields across numerous sectors, including professional services, technology, education and entertainment.

6. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 4:36PM UTC

   I have a Master's in policy and management. I'm a director in building services/construction, overseeing operations, HR, and related.

7. M Elizabeth IngramJanuary 18,2024 at 4:48PM UTC

   BA in American Studies; I work in HR and supervise admin and employee benefits agents at an insurance agency.

8. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 5:58PM UTC

   Got my Bachelors in Computer Information Systems. Currently working as an Engineer. Just got my MBA with IT focus. Reviewing next steps.

9. Aileen DingusJanuary 18,2024 at 6:00PM UTC

   MS is in Entrepreneurship, and that's the field I'm in now. It's very niche though, so I foresee having to leave the field if I choose to find another job.

10. AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 6:31PM UTC

    B.S. IN BUSINESS and I'm currently running my own Paralegal consulting business.

11. Katie FeldmanJanuary 18,2024 at 7:16PM UTC

    I got my BS in Parks and Recreation Management and I work in non-profit animal welfare :)

12. F RJanuary 18,2024 at 7:47PM UTC

    B.A. in History with a focus on pre-1600 Chinese/Japanese history. Minored in classical studies focusing on Ancient Egypt. Chose History because I love studying the 'how we got to now' past and I suck at math. Now? I'm the Supervisor for the Pricing team which means I'm working with numbers all day long. The irony is not lost on me.

13. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 4:03AM UTC

    Bacelors for Interior design; returned for 2nd degree in accounting- where I am now (along with analytics)

14. Naeema GulJanuary 19,2024 at 11:57AM UTC

    Masters in International Development. Working in the Humanitarian/Development Sector

15. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 12:57PM UTC

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (graphic design), ended up working in Research Administration - later completed Master in Public Administration which was relevant to my eventual career.

16. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 1:25PM UTC

    BA History Poly Sci , I am an IT Director for an industrial manufacturing company

17. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 1:47PM UTC

    I have a Bachelors in Music (theory/history), a MA in Music Composition and a nearly completed doctorate in Music theory/composition.

    I work the coordinator for the hardware division of a company that works on POS systems. Clearly close to my degrees. lol I did teach (part time) for awhile but the jobs dried up.

18. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 7:52PM UTC

    Sounds like me - BA in Theatre Arts, JD from law school. Working for past 25 years as a data & systems analyst for large global manufacturing company. My JD did help me get in the door at my last company but not much else.

19. Dr. Patty GrossJanuary 19,2024 at 2:13PM UTC

    My first (bachelor's) degree was in Computer Science and Mathematics. I spent 25 years in the tech industry, 3 in an engineering company, and 22 working for a software company. My first Master's was a Master of Divinity (a seminary degree). When pulpit ministry didn't work out, I decided to concentrate on pastoral care and counseling, so I got a second Master's degree in counseling while doing chaplaincy. After that, I was doing case management for a non-profit and decided I wanted to be in a position to open an agency or run one, so I started working on a Doctorate in Human Services. I just graduated in November and have a string of initials as a suffix title now. I am currently looking for work. My doctoral project was doing a program evaluation for a non-profit agency to measure it against the grant application/contract goals. I have several applications that would do the same thing, most for non-profit or state agencies. One is in a federal agency that would audit the accomplishments of those who received grants to determine whether to renew. I have also applied for post-doctoral [research] fellowships at prominent universities in their Schools of Human Services or Public Health. So, I am still looking for work in my latest degree discipline.

20. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 2:31PM UTC

    BS in Fiannce.
    Was too scared to go into the arts. Never liked finance so I became a paralegal. I did end up working in the industry going for four decades. I now license music and love it
    I have also been lucky enough to have jobs where it was part of my job to watch movies and listen to music. ?

21. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 3:03PM UTC

    I have a fine arts degree and work in sales/education. You can leverage most degrees into broad skill sets at the end of the day. As a manager, I use skills I learned studying art every day especially around how to critique work.

22. Cecilia HolmesJanuary 19,2024 at 3:08PM UTC

    Bachelors in English (emphasis poetry); working as an IT Systems Analyst for a major logistics company, Sometimes I write manuals, that's about as close as I get to my degree!

23. Kat ReelJanuary 19,2024 at 3:37PM UTC

    I got my associates in accounting, but work in the merchandising field. I'm going to go back to school and get my bachelor's for business administration once I settle into my new role. I hope one day to be able to transition into the finance field.

24. Sara TrostJanuary 19,2024 at 4:03PM UTC

    I have a bachelor degree in English as I originally wanted to e a lawyer. Got the degree and a job in a law firm and hated it. Got second bachelor degree in psychology and have been working in HR since the early 90s. Much better for me!

25. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 4:26PM UTC

    I have a bachelor in Chemistry. I'm a chemistry researcher now, in the private sector. I had a scholarship in uni for a while, but most researchers in a public setting are a bit paranoid. In my current position I'm part of teams in different projects, which feels more collaborative since no one is in a "publish or perish" mindset, but schedules are way stricter.

    It's cool. I work in a lab, I do stuff with very specific instruments. I'm never behind a desk. Downsides is there's rarely ever a homeoffice opportunity, unless you're closing off on a topic or crunching data.

26. AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 5:06PM UTC

    BS in Mathematics and an MS in Operations Research. I've worked in IT for over 25 years, as a Product Manager for over 15 of those. Clearly not related to my degrees, but school taught me "how to think" and that has served me well. Also, back in the day, the courses of study were much more limited than they are now. ?

27. BarbaraJanuary 20,2024 at 3:18PM UTC

    So true about learning how to think and learning how to learn and discern. Best parts about college.

28. Alicia EvangelistaJanuary 19,2024 at 8:23PM UTC

    I have a BS in biomedical engineering and a PhD in molecular medicine (skipped getting a masters). I currently work as a program manager at a pharma company, but I previously worked as an industry-agnostic innovation consultant and in the innovation / entrepreneurship space for a foreign government.

29. Rae Charlton WagonerJanuary 20,2024 at 2:15PM UTC

    Such an interesting answer! I had no idea one could skip a masters and go for a phd. Thank you for sharing- I learned something today.

30. IsahJanuary 20,2024 at 1:32AM UTC

    I have an BS in biology and minor in anthropology. I am currently working in child protective services and temp administrative assistant/case aid. I’ve been applying since last year to jobs but it’s been an hectic with layoffs in this job market.

31. Jacqueline CutlerJanuary 20,2024 at 1:31PM UTC

    I double majored for a BA in journalism and classics. I have worked as a journalist since graduating 43 years ago.

32. Sami MacKayJanuary 20,2024 at 2:03PM UTC

    I have a diploma in practical nursing, a bachelors in business and master level coursework in regulatory affairs. Ironically I’m supporting myself as a nurse ?

33. Rae Charlton WagonerJanuary 20,2024 at 2:17PM UTC

    My degree is in advertising and marketing, and I currently work as Director of Communication for a state commodity organization.

34. Christine SchaefferJanuary 20,2024 at 2:39PM UTC

    Some collages are just for profit! They might have great teachers or easy access, but when it comes to a degree , that paper is more useful for toilet paper! I went to "West wood" a for profit collage after I retired from my life time job! The teachers were wonderful and I even worked in their library. I am sure that my age and problems with my vision (I did not recognize the land marks which I used to get home with) .Were factors in getting a job in the career I wanted to work in! This and the market for entry jobs factored in also. who would want a newbie who was over the age of early retirement?

    Have you considered being a transport person at a hospital where you might want to work when you get your degree? This will give you a better idea about the job you are considering! Good luck and remember not every first job in the field you have chosen will be a good fit for you!

35. Debbie HolbrookJanuary 20,2024 at 2:49PM UTC

    BS in Agricultural & Managerial Economics
    Director at a cruise line at our corporate offices and I love my job!
    Before that I worked in International Marketing for a movie studio

36. SamJanuary 20,2024 at 2:55PM UTC

    I hold a BA in philosophy and history (which my mum always said "why would you study something not marketable?"). I had planned on law, but after a year of studies, I realized I liked the research end better than being an actual lawyer, but did not want the pay of a paralegal, so got my MBA and have been working in the banking industry for over 20 years. I have a Masters in Holistic Nutrition and an Ph(No D) as well. One day I might finish the dissertation. ..

    Study what makes you happy, those courses that excite you. The rest will come.

37. Sherri Heit FelixJanuary 20,2024 at 3:03PM UTC

    Masters in Education. I'm a administrator at the childcare center at a state college.

38. AnonymousJanuary 20,2024 at 3:13PM UTC

    Bachelors in economics. I’ve been in some aspect of the financial arena my whole career including banking (my least favorite) and financial information. Currently I’m in a foundation which really an asset manager and I love it.

39. AnonymousJanuary 20,2024 at 4:02PM UTC

    Got a BA in English Lit and Psychology, began working at non-profits in healthcare and consumer protection policy. Eventually (after many career twists and turns) went back to get my Masters in urban planning. Work for our regional government in housing and transportation policy and planning. I use my English and Psych degrees every day to communicate effectively to the public and decision makers.

40. PAJanuary 20,2024 at 4:05PM UTC

    BA in Psych ended up having a successful career as an accountant (worked temp jobs in the accounting field and picked up experience) that I parlayed into CFO positions. Just retired last May at 52 y.o. and I am now a government consultant. Turned out pretty well given that initially I wanted to go to med school ??‍♀️

41. Martha YoungbloodJanuary 20,2024 at 5:06PM UTC

    I have a Bachelor's degree in General Business with the equivalent of dual majors in management and marketing with minors in finance and accounting. I'm a shift lead in a retail pharmacy.

42. Rebecca MillikenJanuary 20,2024 at 10:42PM UTC

    I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and also a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. I had planned on going to grad school for Psychology but had health issues so I never went. I ended up working part time and doing art related stuff and then I got divorced so I got a job as a kitchen designer which I've been doing almost 20 years. It is not what I envisioned and I don't mind it but I don't really love it either.

43. AnonymousJanuary 21,2024 at 1:14PM UTC

    Undergraduate in Political Science and History, MBA. I run political programs for a Fortune 50 company.

44. AnonymousJanuary 21,2024 at 3:58PM UTC

    I have a degree in Art Education and Business Administration. I also have a graduate degree in Education. I had intended to be a teacher in public schools. But wound up in Finance developing curriculum, consulting the organization business units, and occasional facilitation.

45. Lorrie HoltzJanuary 21,2024 at 4:52PM UTC

    I have two degrees, a BA in Psychology and a BS in Nursing. After about six years in Geriatric nursing, I am now a psych nurse putting both my degrees to use.

46. AnonymousJanuary 21,2024 at 6:10PM UTC

    I have a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Sociology/Social Work and I have a Master of Social Work and I work for Department of Children and Family Services as a Day Care Licensing Supervisor. I am also a Licensed Social Worker.

47. Anna Lovell-Nesmith Professional Burnout SpecialistJanuary 22,2024 at 9:51PM UTC

    I have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and I'm currently a professional burnout specialist. For me, these things have worked hand in hand together very well.