<p>I think another problem is that because the economy is bad, employers are requiring bachelor’s degrees for jobs that can be done without one and master’s degrees for jobs that only required a bachelor’s. It’s partially because that helps them eliminate some of the hundreds of applications they are getting for these jobs and partially because why <em>not</em> hire an MA holder if you can get one for the same price as a BA holder?</p>
<p>I know this is the case looking at paralegal jobs. When I was in HS I wanted to be a paralegal, and at the time (this was 2002) you could be one with a HS diploma and a 2-year training program. Then slowly people wanted bachelor’s degree holders who also had that certificate. Nowadays, I’m looking at part-time paralegal jobs and they want JD holders! And they’re getting them too, from the glut of JDs who can’t find a job.</p>