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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^Seriously?  They earn advanced degrees in order to have accomplished careers, as a step toward being even more gainfully employed.  [/quote]

While that's true it's still something to be aware of.  I would assume that many of these liberal arts degrees aren't getting them hired out of college or even aware of a career path that pays the bills.  a parent should definitely be aware that oberlin equals grad degree required for job. [/quote]I am not sure what your purpose is here but I would suggest that the OP not put much stock in your odd opinion of Oberlin.  Many people continue grade school pursuits including those from non-SLACs.[/quote]

I commented because a pp said most graduates go onto grad school instead of getting a job.  That's a big deal.  Guarantee you the MIT grads are getting job offers.  [/quote]

I'm the PP to whom you're responding.  First of all, I said most Oberlin alums whom I know went on to grad school.  That's not the same as saying that most alums go to grad school.  I would have no basis to say that.  If you're suggesting this is the case, can you offer some evidence?  Additionally, can you offer evidence comparing Oberlin to other liberal arts colleges --[b] because that would be the relevant comparison, not a comparison with an engineering school.[/b]

Furthermore, with regard to engineering, my son is an engineering student, so I know that most engineers get jobs right after graduation.  That's because engineering is essentially a professional degree. That said, some engineering students go directly into graduate programs in engineering because they're primarily interested in research and teaching.  Additionally, after a few years of employment in the engineering field many engineers pursue graduate degrees in a range of programs.    [/quote]

Fair enough. But this post wasn't about oberlin vs other schools. It was about oberlin and it looks like it doesn't have a great track record for employment post graduation. I'm sure it's a fantastic school and yes it has a wonderful reputation. However my goal in going to college was to launch my career and I will have the same goal for my children.  Therefore it's completely relevant to consider this when talking about oberli. [/quote]

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