Is it worth it to go in 150k student loan for NYU communciation major?

Like I said in your other thread - nope. For reference, I have a degree in communications from a NY State University with a strong comm/broadcasting program.

Sounds like you’re looking for someone to tell you yes.

Granted, I graduated in 1989 but I struggled to find a job related to my degree that paid enough for me to live on and had health benefits. I grew up right outside of NYC (could have commuted by train), so that’s where I initially targeted my job search - interviewed for several “assistant” type jobs in broadcasting - really low pay which didn’t justify an hour train commute each way and then a 20-minute drive home.

Moved to the state capital with friends and moved on to interviews working in PR for elected officials at the capital. No benefits - very low pay (basically, I would only be getting paid for written press releases that were published). Tried that field again when I moved farther upstate with my future husband - no luck.

Ended up going back to college and pivoting to work in the legal field, which ended up being my career.

Not trying to discourage you from a communications degree (although I would have discouraged my own kids), especially since we’re still not sure exactly what field you want to enter - just sharing my experience with that degree.

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