<p>This should be a warning to all prospective students. Majors are cyclical just like the economy. Nothing is guaranteed, not even the health field. Some doctors do get laid off and they too have tough times finding employment. I enrolled in an EE program when it was a hot and guaranteed field. Guess what, I struggled to find a job during the recession of 1991. When I completed medical school, I entered a field that was struggling but I did my research and have ridden the recovery for the past decade.</p>
<p>My advice is to do your research!!! Call recruiters, look at the market, talk to recent graduates, and definitely don’t spend a lot of money for your “dream” school. Stop dreaming and get a dose of reality. </p>
<p>An owner of a large chemical engineering firm was my patient. He makes millions per year and was paying cash for his surgery. I asked him where he attended engineering school. “Oh, I never attended engineering school. I taught myself and started my company.” OK, this guy has several 100 employees including engineers. Where was his Ivy League diploma. Again, I don’t want to be the Grinch. Do your research!</p>