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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think people who can't handle real majors are more obsessed with school name prestige

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This is an important point that recognizes the changing needs of employers. Math, science, technology and other STEM majors are now the basis for securing many--maybe most--of the best post-college positions.

The best funded engineering & tech research schools are found at large universities.

Trend is toward specific majors.[/quote]

This. Only people majoring in soft, useless fluff like History or Philosophy worry about HYP. The smart, competent kids major in CS and are fine going to state schools. [/quote]

My very smart and competent DC knows that, due to a lack of interest, he would personally be miserable as a CS major or working as an engineer/technician.  He is also wise enough to choose a major and profession that likely won't pay as well, but that affords a decent lifestyle AND provide personal enjoyment and fulfillment.  I was in a profession that paid VERY well (big law), but was very unhappy.  I took a huge pay cut to change careers and couldn't be happier with what I'm doing now - absolutely no regrets. [/quote]

Yes your kid can not handle real majors
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No, my kid is wise enough not to prioritize salary over happiness.  He will be fine and very content never owning a luxury brand car. I feel sorry for people whose priority goal is securing the highest paying job possible no matter what their real interests are. [/quote]

+1 I dated a guy years ago who worked in finance. He hated his job and really wanted to be a landscape architect. His dad thought going to college to be a "gardener" was stupid so he majored in finance and was miserable. We broke up in part because I could see he was never going to stand up to his dad and just get more unhappy as life went on.

I don't doubt that prestige matters in some careers but neither of my kids (nor do DH and I) aspire to those career areas. And, for the most part, I don't think any prestige benefit would outweigh the debt required for elite schools. Not that it matters since my kids are solid students but were not going to be competitive for those kinds of schools. So, we focused on schools that had strengths in their desired majors, have good retention, graduation and employment rates and would fit our reasonable budget. They'll be fine.[/quote]

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