<p>@lindyk8 </p>
<p>Some people with Ph.Ds have used their degrees in unorthodox ways, such as obtaining jobs in the business sector. It can happen…but you’re right, it really is for people who’d like to teach at colleges and universities.</p>
<p>In regards to bachelors’ degrees and salaries, this link should be useful:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2014/majors-that-pay-you-back”>http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2014/majors-that-pay-you-back</a></p>
<p>Humanities majors actually do all right, all things considered. As expected, STEM majors do pretty well, but this financial success is limited to math, engineering, and physics. Surprisingly, STEM isn’t the ticket to prosperity that many people think it is, and there probably isn’t a shortage of STEM workers as some people would have you believe.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.rit.edu/news/pdfs/CHE_Hira.pdf”>http://www.rit.edu/news/pdfs/CHE_Hira.pdf</a></p>
<p>This is from the Rochester Institute of Technology. The article disputes the claim that STEM workers are in short supply and the implicit assumption that a STEM degree always comes with a high salary. It’s very fascinating to read, even if you may disagree with its conclusions. I recommend it for everyone.</p>