<p>Whats it like? Can I get a good job with a B.S in it?</p>
<p>No it is on the list of 25 worst along with psychology and the liberal arts
[25</a> college majors with the highest unemployment rates - CBS News](<a href=“http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57325132/25-college-majors-with-the-highest-unemployment-rates/]25”>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57325132/25-college-majors-with-the-highest-unemployment-rates/)</p>
<p>Science degrees are only useful as stepping stones to professional school. Otherwise they are darn near worthless. The jobs available, temp jobs for $15 an hour, aren’t worth going to college for.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/internships-careers-employment/1121619-university-graduate-career-surveys.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/internships-careers-employment/1121619-university-graduate-career-surveys.html</a></p>
<p>Biochemistry is one of those majors where graduates should be prepared to seek employment not necessarily connected to their major, since there are so many biology and biochemistry graduates seeking the same major-specific jobs (which are low paid due to the large supply of labor for them).</p>
<p>Math, statistics, and computer science are currently the science majors with the best job prospects, though the computer science field is hugely volatile.</p>
<p>Aaah X( I really am into chemistry and biology so I thought it would be a good major~
Should i double major in biology and chemistry? Also i really want to possibly be a researcher. How would I be able to reach that goal???</p>
<p>Chemistry job prospects are not all that good.</p>
<p>Yes, some biology, biochemistry, and chemistry majors do get into PhD programs and complete PhDs. Some of them do get research jobs. But the competition is stiff at every step. If you are up to the challenge, you can try, but be aware that only a few out of huge numbers of undergraduate majors in those subjects reach that goal, so consider what kind of backup plans you would do otherwise.</p>
<p>Chemistry job prospects are bad and biology job prospects are horrendous. double major 2X0=still 0 If you want a double major at least choose one that has prospects like engineering, computers, business etc. Don’t choose two worthless majors.</p>
<p>Oh man…are there any majors out there that are good to have if I want to go into research but is also good in case I need to find a job outside of research?</p>
<p>Take a look at the career surveys linked to in #3.</p>
<p>Or you can just major in it because you like it. Believe it or not, there is more to some people’s lives than a massive paycheck. Some of us wake up knowing our mind and research can contribute to the benefit of millions of people’s lives.</p>
<p>Also, you can discover something within Organic Chemistry that can make you millions. Hell, if someone were to find a cure for cancer, he or she would be a billionaire. The possibilities are what you make of them. Salary depends on geographic location, GPA, and various other factors. It may be true a lot of jobs are outsourced, but any one can make decent money with the right dedication. Also, $35,000 is enough to live off of. I lived off $18,000 for a long while and felt like there wasn’t anything more I really needed.</p>
<p>There is an idea going around that any major which doesn’t pay $80,000 straight out of college without experience is a waste of time and money. I know everyone is arguing, “but my friend makes like $12 an hour,” but I assure you those people probably didn’t apply themselves, and if they did, it may not have been enough. In this sort of economy, it becomes imperative to do what is necessary to succeed. Also, There is a distinct difference between studying and indulging. One who spends countless nights in the lab on his or her own accord is much more likely to discover something mind blowing or Nobel Prize worthy than the person who studies just enough to maintain a 3.2 GPA. The former is what causes great people to do great things. </p>
<p>If you feel Biochem is a passion, do it. Work in the lab and be creative with your ideas. See if there is anything you can discover.I’m sure you’d rather die with a PhD in something you love on your plate than a finance degree because it “paid well”.</p>
<p>Wow. You are totally right. Thanks :D</p>
<p>What about other countries? Like if I major in a science what are good countries to live in?</p>
<p>Germany is big on doing research. Also much of the research from Europe and the USA is going to China and India but mainly because there is a large population of people desperate to do anything to escape a terrible standard of living. Heck they will get a PhD and work 16 hours a day for $10k.</p>
<p>Will my chances of being employed overseas be effected since im an African American female? 0.o</p>
<p>I am a biochemistry major and I love it. Don’t let bad job prospects or “nasty large companies” talk you out of something you enjoy. You will be able to find a job if you enjoy it enough. I geek out when I talk about my beloved proteins, and I absolutely adore my lab work. There are plenty of career options, and biochemistry is a bit “weirder” (in a good way) than biology and chemistry. There are less of us, and it’s awesome. Yes, the science field isn’t doing well money-wise right now, but please, please don’t let that talk you out of something you love. I’d love more passionate people to join the field.</p>
<p>That is just blind naive idealism. A job isn’t going to materialize because you are interested. Do you think all those BA grads serving cofee at Starbucks or collecting carts at Walmart just don’t have the passion or interest in what they studied? Heck I like bicycling but that doesn’t mean I want to work for minimum wage at a bike store. </p>
<p>Jobs go to people with in demand knowledge skills and experience. The heyday of biotech and pharma in the US is long over. Biochemistry is as far from high demand as one can get. Unless you go into healthcare professional school a biochemistry degree is nearly worthless.</p>
<p>Hmm…well im only a sophomore in high school right now, but maybe by like 2020 things will be different 
I mean we dont know everything and theres always room for expansion.</p>
<p>@leucoceph whats it like? What type of jobs have you gotten? Is it a fun major?</p>
<p>Can you guys share some of the majors that can pay up to 80k straight out of college without any experience. I would greatly appreciate anyone who is acknowledged and kind enough to share it.</p>
<p>Biochem is probably the best option if you want to go to med school.</p>
<p>@pde54003:</p>
<p>What makes you say that biochem is the best option for med school?</p>