Not all courses of study are as useful in the marketplace. Some degrees sound nice on paper but aren’t that applicable to the real world when going out to look for a job. When it comes to living and working in San Diego, what degrees help its citizens get ahead?
Let’s take a look at some of the better courses one can study in San Diego.
Computer Engineering and Computer Sciences
It goes without saying that computing is big in San Diego and California as a whole. A bachelor of science in computer engineering or one in computer science (sometimes with a special focus on bioinformatics) are both popular courses. There is no shortage of jobs in computing throughout San Diego, and outside of the city, too.
Biological Sciences
Many universities in and around San Diego have a strong focus on different aspects of biology. From physiology and neuroscience to microbiology, and biochemistry and cell biology, there are many undergraduate degrees available that specialize in one aspect of biological sciences or another. Here, it’s important to learn about the major differences between the course material for each biological-related degree to determine which is the right degree for you.
Engineering
For the students who know they’re an engineer through and through, even though they’ve not yet undertaken to study the topic yet, there are some interesting choices. Lovers of the environment who are math oriented will find environmental engineering to be of interest to them. For people who love all things mechanical, a mechanical engineering degree focuses on machines rather than people or the environment. And for students who dream of space (or working someday at SpaceX or Virgin Galactic), the bachelor of science in aerospace engineering is clearly the way to go.
Nanoengineering
People who find miniature and microscopic things just as fascinating as larger objects will be interested in a nanoengineering degree course. The speed of development in nanotechnology is racing along, so the course is packed with up to the minute information. Job prospects are rosy here with the number of startups investing heavily in nanotechnology.
Physics
The subject of physics is enormous. There’s not only a general physics degree available at many universities but some educational establishments go farther with individual specialization. For those interested in space, another degree that will be useful is the physics degree that has a focus on astrophysics. Biophysics is another cutting-edge area that gets its own specialization too. Other physics degree courses focus on earth sciences and material physics, which each have their application in the job market.
Excel in Public Affairs and Administration
People who feel a calling to serve in governmental organizations in the future should look at the online master in public administration degree from Rutgers. It features a modern curriculum, a deep alumni network to call upon after graduation, and competitive costs for out-of-state students. The online MPA program is a useful degree if you are wanting to stay home to study rather going off to stay in a college dorm.
It’s more important than ever to select a degree that offers a good prospect of employment soon after graduation. While obscure studies like 19th-century Russian literature and other esoteric subjects hold interest academically, it’s the more practical qualifications that make graduates marketable in the competitive job market.
