Why Aren’t Black Students Picking Majors That Lead to High-Paying Jobs?

[GreenGhxst]

I did, computer science, don't understand why more people don't

 

[GreenGhxst]

Ok, let's say all black people who went to college studied nothing but STEM and other "high paying" majors.

What economy do black people own that can employ these people in said "high paying" jobs?

What economy do black people own that can employ black people in "low paying" jobs?

Do you think non-black people are bursting at the seems to hire a bunch of black people with "high paying" degrees? Over their own people? Even if their own people are less qualified?

Black people need trained professionals in ALL FIELDS.....not just STEM. We need everything a society needs to function. That means we need teachers, social workers, STEM, oceanographers, doctors, lawyers, etc. We also need trades people who can build the infrastructure we need.

But in order to properly use those professionals, we need to be building an economy in order to put those people to work

Otherwise, you'll just have more of the same. A bunch of black people with college degrees trying to complete against non-black people for jobs held at non-black corporations with non-black people deciding who gets what job. And when they do give a FEW black people jobs, they underpay them in comparison to their non-black co-workers.

And with their underpaid ass, looking down their noses at other underpaid black people without their brand of college degrees

No different than a house slave looking down on the field slave....all while forgetting that he's still a slave on the same plantation

Peace

Not every black person is dedicated/smart enough to get a STEM degree, just like not every white, hispanic or any other nationality is smart/dedicated enough to get a STEM degree

The purpose isn't to get every black person a STEM, the goal is to get more. This post is really pessimistic, what's the point of going to school if whitey is going to hold you down from doing shyt?

May as well work at McDonalds until you die and live off of welfare with that attitude Sometimes yall take shyt too literal and too far

 

[Gold]

STEM nerds in 4 3 2 1

We'll take it from here

 

[Rockstar Mom]

I care about money. But I care about being happy more. That's why I'm back in school for Early Childhood/Special Education. Rather have a career that fulfills my life, instead of just filling my pockets.

 

[Gold]

I think every single person who finishes high school should really spend some serious time thinking about their future and why they want to go to college.

You should not go to college just because its "after high school"
You should not pick a major solely because it's "fun/what I want to do"

This shyt saddens me. College is long and expensive and most people don't pay for it outright so you're in debt by the time you finish.

Why are you getting in debt to get a near-worthless degree?

I'm not saying only STEM degrees mean something, but there are plenty of degrees that don't mean shyt.

 

[Tom Foolery]

Here's your answer.
$100,000 doing something you hate or $50,000 doing something you LOVE

 

[mcdivit85]

Not every black person is dedicated/smart enough to get a STEM degree, just like not every white, hispanic or any other nationality is smart/dedicated enough to get a STEM degree

The purpose isn't to get every black person a STEM, the goal is to get more. This post is really pessimistic, what's the point of going to school if whitey is going to hold you down from doing shyt?

May as well work at McDonalds until you die and live off of welfare with that attitude Sometimes yall take shyt too literal and too far

I never said black people shouldn't study STEM or anything for that matter. I simply asked whose going to hire these masses of black people with high paying degrees if black people are at the mercy of a non-black economy to do so. Do you have an answer for that?

If so, then you must have an answer for black people with college degrees of all levels in useful fields, not just STEM, who are disproportionately unemployed and underemployed right now.

'Race Penalty': Economic Policy Institute Study Finds Unemployment Among Black College Graduates Is the Same as Whites with a High School Diploma - Atlanta Black Star

And for context, I'm a college educated black male who personally makes above US median household income, so I'm not speaking from a sour grapes or "work at McDonalds" position. But there's a reason I look around the various corporate environments I've worked in and found very few people who look like me.

A lot of black people with college degrees are simply being passed over because the non-black people who hire for these places choose to do so. And I fear it would be more of the same with "high paying" degrees. So, either way, black people are going to have to figure out a way to make an economy because education without an economy is like socks without shoes.

Peace

 

[BrandonBanks]

I do IT work now. That thread in higher learning got me into it. The money I made gave me a nice cushion. I'm not making no bread at the help desk position I'm at now but I'm getting experience and free training. It works out. I used the game, I didn't let it use me. Get in Get out is the motto the Ogz laid down. I just followed the blueprint that was laid down before me. I wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel. These new nikkas get checked out the game because they want to play by their own rules or none at all. The game is simple. Alot of it is just common sense and not being sloppy. Its like giving away a basketball game by commiting unforced turnovers. Social media, pillow talking, unnecessary violence, stunting in rentals, all unforced turnovers.

Exactly. That's what i was saying in my first post. So many cats run their mouth too much on social media about what they're doing or about to do, let everybody know what they got, etc i stack my bread quietly and stay under the radar, and never had any problems with the law or any other nikkas

 

[Weaver31]

I don't think it's because the majors are difficult, but some black students don't have the luxury of not having to work during college. It can most certainly be done, but if you're working even part time and you're an engineer major, it's going to be difficult to keep up with classwork. Not to mention most college students are young, and don't have the mental capacity to recognize how important the whole college experience is until it's too late. That has to be developed and nurtured in a student well before they get to college.

Very true. I noticed that folks who get their degrees later in life (some go to traditional schools and a lot go thru advanced programs in evenings tailored for working professionals and some do it thru online universities like Strayer) tend to have a more realistic idea as to what to do with their degrees and by getting their degree...they can become qualified for jobs that require degrees AND have the years of work and life experience to supplement their education. Same with some in the military or was in the military who earned their degrees later in life...a lot of those men and women doing very well having civilian or contractor jobs making good money plus their retirement checks. I wished I knew back in the day what I know now. I think black parents, older adults and mentors should put this in high school children so they can be able to succeed in life. Not enough black adolescence don't have enough real life guidance and wisdom thrown at them and this includes black adolescence with parents in the house. Now some issues with adolescence is finding themselves and knowing what to do...but what parents, mentors, older family members, community members, etc should do is give them info as to what lanes they could travel and just instill those important life lessons. Also, let them know what majors they foresee will be in demand in the future. Unfortunately, a lot of our black youth are thrown to the wolves with no safety strings.

 

[daboywonder2002]

It's not necessarily about the major but what type of jobs you're looking for. You don't have to major in Political science to attend law school or Biology to go to Medical school. Just take the pre requistes and the MCAT.

 

[FlimFlam]

In that 25 n up demograpbic of black people, be it our schools, parents, media, whatever source imaginable..... we were sinply told to pursue education for "success ". Go get educated and youre good. No real particlars no nothing. Jus take yo ass to school!

.well, obviously, that fantasyland window has shattered

It went to jus getting SOME degree to getting a particular one....but that window is liable to close as well....its already been bottllenecked...

Generally speaking, what we dont provide for ourselves we jus simply wont have...

 

[Antiquity]

It's important to pick a field that you're passionate or naturally excel in. Think about it - you'll be working from age 22 to 65, roughly. That is a 40 year increment of 9-5 shifts. You do not want to spend four decades in a field that pays well but makes you miserable. You'll encounter an excessive amount of physical and mental stress from doing something that you hate five days a week. Pick a field that can finance your lifestyle and make you content. If you love Finance and choose to become a Financial Advisor but only make $40,000 a year then you'll just have to cut back on luxury spending and be smart with your money instead. Purchase a used vehicle rather than a new one. Get rid of cable and get a Netflix subscription. Keep the same phone until it stops working rather than upgrading for a new one each year. If you sacrifice your happiness and passions in exchange for a high paying career then you will regret it deeply, especially when you are older and no longer have the vitality or energy to work a job that you absolutely hate.

I complete my degree next year. My major will pay me about $50,000 a year starting - about $3300 a month after taxes. I know that I can't live an extravagant lifestyle on that salary, but it will comfortably allow me to live. I'm a minimalist, so that's actually more than enough money for me to live on. Nonetheless I'm content with that because at least I know that I'll be doing something that I enjoy. Money is essential to live, but we still need to teach the youth that they need to major in what suits them rather than majoring in something that can buy them a BMW. If we tell all college students to major in STEM fields then the fields will become over-saturated, just as they are in Law. Science and Technology fields aren't meant for everyone's personality and interests. If you love Music Theory then you should still get your degree in it, you just have to understand that you'll have to live a minimal lifestyle in accordance with your salary and that you're employment opportunities might be limited.