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Degree Census

2009-11-19, 9:03 AM #1

stat

Nananananananana BATMAN!

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This was something brought up in the chat yesterday, which I think is worth investigating. If you have or are working towards a degree, what discipline is it in? All answers will be given to the fine folks at Maxwell and Associates Marketing Solutions to provide better ad quality for this site. jk

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I have a Bachelors in Arts in psychology. That means I spent four years at the dog and pony show and have nothing more to market myself other than simply having a four year degree.

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2009-11-19, 9:09 AM #2

The MAZZTer

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Posts: 6,095

I have this piece of paper that says I am good with Computers and, specifically, Computer Science. Strangely, this $80,000 piece of paper has not helped me become employed. This angers me.

2009-11-19, 9:10 AM #3

Mort-Hog

If moral relativism is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Posts: 4,192

I have a degree in Theoretical Physics, so I voted both Mathematics and Physical Science

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2009-11-19, 9:20 AM #4

Vornskr

The Lowest!

Posts: 1,004

I have a B.A. in "Music" (which means the academic study of music as one of the humanities, rather than a degree in something practical like performance or education) and am in coursework for a PhD in the same.

2009-11-19, 9:28 AM #5

- Tony -

Not satisfied.

Posts: 4,773

Major in Maths, minor in Mech Eng.

£22,618.22 that cost me.

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2009-11-19, 9:28 AM #6

JLee

Murdered

Posts: 6,973

I have an AA in 'general studies' so I voted for social sciences and "trade/military/etc".

woot!

2009-11-19, 9:33 AM #7

Greenboy

No they aren't!

Posts: 3,364

I was in school to get a 1600 tons third mates license. But I dropped out, and now I'm trying to get a job with the Washington State Ferries, so I can spend the next 10-15 years working up to Captain. And then some more time after that I could potentially work up to being a Pilot, and make asstons of money guiding container ships into the sound.

o.0

2009-11-19, 10:35 AM #8

Darth

heh.

Posts: 2,763

BS in CS and Math

2009-11-19, 10:43 AM #9

Kievan Mereel

resU deretsigeR

Posts: 366

Almost have a BS in Computer Science and likely will continue on to a MS in Instructional Technology.

2009-11-19, 10:44 AM #10

need help

Please? Anyone?

Posts: 1,008

going to a university for aerial and space engineering.

2009-11-19, 10:48 AM #11

Murc XIII

Get to know him!

Posts: 1,663

BS in CS.

2009-11-19, 10:48 AM #12

Detty

Britlandish

Posts: 5,649

Computer Science has more in common with Maths and Stats than with IT and Library stuff

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2009-11-19, 10:59 AM #13

stat

Nananananananana BATMAN!

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Originally posted by Detty:

Computer Science has more in common with Maths and Stats than with IT and Library stuff

True, but I couldn't think of a better category to put them in, and for the sake of the discussion I wanted to see if there were any people who studied mathematics without majoring in physics or CS as well.

...and there were a bunch of redundant categories added the list gg

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2009-11-19, 10:59 AM #14

Darth

heh.

Posts: 2,763

Originally posted by Detty:

Computer Science has more in common with Maths and Stats than with IT and Library stuff

Yeah, that grouping didn't really make sense to me either.

2009-11-19, 11:04 AM #15

Ruthven

Not The Man He Once Was

Posts: 7,638

GAMES ARTIST WOOOO :XD:

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2009-11-19, 11:14 AM #16

Baconfish

ALL GLORY TO THE CONTEST WINNER

Posts: 18,004

Working on my Mech Eng degree.

nope.

2009-11-19, 11:27 AM #17

fishstickz

New, Improved, and Boneless

Posts: 6,606

Political Science F*** YEAH.

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2009-11-19, 11:34 AM #18

Pommy

Lommy Dommy

Posts: 5,773

I am (likely) Marketing and Finance (maybe also Management) concentrations for a BS in Econ (business degree) and Computer Science or Digital Media Design for a BAS (engineering degree)

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2009-11-19, 11:43 AM #19

Nikumubeki

NIKVMVS-REX-TODOA

Posts: 17,541

Too late for me now

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2009-11-19, 11:51 AM #20

Pommy

Lommy Dommy

Posts: 5,773

Hey stat did you structure the poll choices so it would make what looks like a normal distribution (at least the top half) on purpose

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2009-11-19, 12:31 PM #21

saberopus

Likes Kittens. Eats Fluffies

Posts: 12,306

1.5 years away from a Masters in Architecture.

2009-11-19, 12:39 PM #22

stat

Nananananananana BATMAN!

Posts: 3,017

Originally posted by Pommy:

Hey stat did you structure the poll choices so it would make what looks like a normal distribution (at least the top half) on purpose

Not consciously, no. I wanted it to be ecumenical without having an overbearing number of choices, but still clearly showing the distribution of disciplines. I was really only interested in the answers 2-6, but I didn't want to be accused of being elitist against people without academic degrees. Everything besides those up to liberal arts I wrote down as they popped into my head or I took from Wikipedia. I meant to add professional degrees to the first option and add an other option but I only remembered after I had posted. I put IT with CS because I didn't think there was anyone who had studied it. I knew there would be some people who wouldn't be happy, but appropriate generalization is a rare skill.

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2009-11-19, 12:42 PM #23

Martyn

The Daddy

Posts: 9,001

MEng.

BRING IT.

2009-11-19, 12:45 PM #24

Jodo_Kast_BHG

Utica Club Ale for life

Posts: 348

Half a year from a B.A. in Sociology. Then hopefully off to a Law degree.

2009-11-19, 1:32 PM #25

Detty

Britlandish

Posts: 5,649

Originally posted by Martyn:

MEng.

BRING IT.

Mine is one of those too.

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2009-11-20, 7:58 PM #26

Darth J

I'm about to gain a wife

Posts: 804

BA in English and 12 units away from an MBA.

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2009-11-20, 8:52 PM #27

Obi_Kwiet

It's Stuart, Martha Stuart

Posts: 7,943

Electrical Engineering. :suicide:

2009-11-20, 9:12 PM #28

Tibby

Ribberium Mempyre!

Posts: 12,497

Nothing, But I look forward to hopefully getting a poli sci, if anyone has experience in that field it would be great.
I love geopolitics, It's a hobby that I would love to turn into a career. History too, but I can't do much with they other then helpful knowledge.

2009-11-20, 10:28 PM #29

Freelancer

Peelancer

Posts: 15,012

None at the moment, but I'm strongly considering pursuing a BA in social work.

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2009-11-20, 10:49 PM #30

genk

doot!

Posts: 10,781

semester away from a B.A. in Visual Arts

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2009-11-20, 10:56 PM #31

Malus

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Posts: 1,180

BS in CS, BA in Math, minor in Physics, unfinished MS in EE.

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2009-11-20, 11:16 PM #32

Avenger

Positive!

Posts: 19,146

Natural Resource Management and a boatload of fire related certifications.

Pissed Off?

2009-11-21, 12:33 AM #33

Yecti

Actually That Big

Posts: 4,084

CE / CS

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2009-11-21, 12:38 AM #34

Michael MacFarlane

Unwitting troll accomplice

Posts: 8,272

Major in political science, adjunct major in international studies, and either one and a half years from a law degree or half a year from some kind of nonstandard career in journalism.

If you think the waiters are rude, you should see the manager.

2009-11-21, 4:56 AM #35

Baconfish

ALL GLORY TO THE CONTEST WINNER

Posts: 18,004

Originally posted by Obi_Kwiet:

Electrical Engineering. :suicide:

Ouch.

nope.

2009-11-21, 4:57 AM #36

Squirrel King

NEVER.

Posts: 5,369

College 4x
First, undecided.
Second, Hospitality.
Third, Business Administration.
Fourth, Hospitality.

Kicked out of all of em.

2009-11-21, 8:22 AM #37

Aesiriia

Doesn't have the gall

Posts: 1,032

I'll be graduating with a B.B.A in Management Information Systems come May. Because of this, I chose both the Computer and Business options.

2009-11-21, 9:10 AM #38

mscbuck

"You Would Have Been BALEETED..."

Posts: 3,897

BA in Economics (Math Emphasis maybe)

Mostly done with my major classes

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2009-11-21, 10:32 AM #39

stat

Nananananananana BATMAN!

Posts: 3,017

Originally posted by Freelancer:

None at the moment, but I'm strongly considering pursuing a BA in social work.

Social work is a selfless field, but it's really really difficult. You will see people and especially children in the worst situations, held down only more by the system and you will more or less powerless to help them in any meaningful way. I don't want to discourage you from going down that path, as it is selfless, but it'll break your heart every single day and the pay won't be very much. I've heard it's much better to do social work for a smaller organization rather than the state's Department of Children and Family Services.

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2009-11-21, 10:35 AM #40

saberopus

Likes Kittens. Eats Fluffies

Posts: 12,306

I'm going to graduate, move to Britland, and seek out Martyn to design mind-blowingly complex structures for meh.