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Re:Colleges at the breaking point, forcing ‘hard choices’ ab... by hnburnsy on Thursday April 30, 2020 @12:46PM (#23032981)
One way in the US to help pick an economically viable major is to use the BLS Occupational Outlook...

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/mobile/home.htm

It gives estimates of salary and future demand for pretty much all occupations. Recommend this to your children to help them understand how their major selection could impact their future career.

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Re:Colleges at the breaking point, forcing ‘hard choices’ ab... by eulers_secret on Thursday April 30, 2020 @07:05PM (#23037304)
This is fun to look at!

Computer and Information Technology Occupations:

Computer Programmers: $86,550

Software Developers: $107,510

Web Developers: $73,760

I think the difference in pay is because they state Web Dev requires an associates degree, the other two a bachelor's.

Of course, this data is generalized. I am an SWE, with an associates. I make a little more than their "Software Developer" role. Also suggests there may be a lot of devs who don't respond to salary threads.

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Re:Colleges at the breaking point, forcing ‘hard choices’ ab... by mettamage on Thursday April 30, 2020 @05:48PM (#23036562)
Even as a non-American, this is fascinating. I wonder if other countries have it.
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