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Currently, degrees are split into two types: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.). It has been argued time and time again over which degree is more beneficial for individuals in the age of technology. In the article from the stimulus packet, A Man Without Work, by Derek Thompson, he touches on how background education on the sciences is more beneficial to individuals than anything else due to the rise of technology industry. (Thompson 8). Thompson expanded on how the only jobs offered are ones that deal with technology. Therefor, Thompson’s point correlates to how BS degrees should be encouraged in colleges more than the humanities. The objective of his article is encourage students to pursue jobs offered in the technology …show more content…

degrees still do not guarantee jobs for individuals since the economy ultimately affects the future of work. Jobs may demand a certain background, but all degrees offer a variety of skills for individuals to acquire. It is indicated in an article published in the Ithacan, an outlet for student journalism at Ithaca College, written by staff writer, Sam Haut, that there is a “stereotype that humanities graduates do not earn high-paying salaries” (Haut 1). He discusses how there has been a decrease in the amount of students that enroll in the humanities due to students pursuing degrees in science. He points out how liberal arts has faced financial scrutiny since the technology industry is expanding. Haut defends the stereotype that humanities is a dead-end by noting that there is “no difference in earnings between an English major and any other major” (Haut 2). Haut stands to disprove the biased against liberal arts, probably since he is a writer himself, nonetheless, the job prospects are the same for those with B.A.’s as they are for B.S.’s. Colleges should encourage students to tackle any program that they are drawn to because they will enjoy the classes more. Students should do anything to ensure a fulfilling college experience, thus, the biased towards humanities degrees is irrelevant when it comes to a student’s happiness. Stated in an article published in a Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, by Scott Stirrett, a founder and executive …show more content…

Education is one variable out of the many that should be improved on in order to balance out the economy. The recession of 2008 set the United States’ economy backwards, nonetheless, it a slow process to recover from. There needs to be more investigation into the relationship between what factors can provide economic prosperity for the nation. Nonetheless, the factor of education is one that was thoroughly researched and presented the idea it provides jobs and benefits the economy. By encouraging an education for every student, socio economic growth can be maximized efficiently. Although education cannot be the sole reason for economic growth, it does yield results the fastest. Thus, easy accessibility to education for all individuals allows for a positive shift in social classes. Colleges may be money-making machines, but they do care about producing students that will positively impact the workforce. Despite the fact that education may not guarantee success for the individuals to improve their socio economic statuses, it potentially allows them a chance to have a better life. The education-growth relationship indicated earlier showcases how knowledge is a luxury in many

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