<p>Or you can just major in it because you like it. Believe it or not, there is more to some people’s lives than a massive paycheck. Some of us wake up knowing our mind and research can contribute to the benefit of millions of people’s lives.</p>
<p>Also, you can discover something within Organic Chemistry that can make you millions. Hell, if someone were to find a cure for cancer, he or she would be a billionaire. The possibilities are what you make of them. Salary depends on geographic location, GPA, and various other factors. It may be true a lot of jobs are outsourced, but any one can make decent money with the right dedication. Also, $35,000 is enough to live off of. I lived off $18,000 for a long while and felt like there wasn’t anything more I really needed.</p>
<p>There is an idea going around that any major which doesn’t pay $80,000 straight out of college without experience is a waste of time and money. I know everyone is arguing, “but my friend makes like $12 an hour,” but I assure you those people probably didn’t apply themselves, and if they did, it may not have been enough. In this sort of economy, it becomes imperative to do what is necessary to succeed. Also, There is a distinct difference between studying and indulging. One who spends countless nights in the lab on his or her own accord is much more likely to discover something mind blowing or Nobel Prize worthy than the person who studies just enough to maintain a 3.2 GPA. The former is what causes great people to do great things. </p>
<p>If you feel Biochem is a passion, do it. Work in the lab and be creative with your ideas. See if there is anything you can discover.I’m sure you’d rather die with a PhD in something you love on your plate than a finance degree because it “paid well”.</p>