Value of a Degree
Understanding the value of a university education is critical to determining how a degree is transferable to the workplace. In whichever Faculty a student is registered in, the student develops the critical skills necessary to engage in innovative thinking and supporting a culture of lifelong learning.
Click on the Faculty your son/daughter is registered in to see some of the many career options available to students with a university degree.
- Arts & Science
- Business
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Science
- Social Sciences
Architect |
Event Planner/Marketing Coordinator |
Naturopathic Doctor |
Physiotherapist |
Astronomist |
Global Corporation Strategist |
Nurse |
Project Manager |
Chiropractic Doctor |
Journalist |
Nutrionist |
Social Worker |
Dentist |
Lawyer |
Occupational Therapist |
Speech Pathologist |
Engineer |
Medical Doctor |
Photographer |
Teacher |
Advertising Copywriter |
Cash Management Officer |
Foreign Trade Analyst |
Lawyer |
Arbitrator/Mediator |
Casting Director |
Franchise Owner |
Literary Agent |
Benefits/Compensation Analyst |
Entrepreneur |
International Affairs Officer |
Lobbyist |
Career Advisor |
Estate Planner |
Joint Venture Accountant |
Sports Agent |
Adhesives Engineer |
Environmental Consultant |
Petroleum Engineer |
Reclamation Engineer |
Agricultural Engineer |
Lubrication Engineer |
Polymerization Engineer |
Train Operator |
Computer Applications Engineer |
Mechanical Engineering Technician |
Signal Engineer |
Underground Distribution Engineer |
Design and Development Engineer |
Petrochemical Engineer |
Spacecraft Electronics Engineer |
Water Resources Engineer |
Athletic Trainer |
Dietitian |
Mental Health Counsellor |
Pharmaceutical Salesperson |
Biomedical Engineer |
Fitness Trainer |
Nurse Anesthetist |
Science Technician |
Chiropractor |
Health Services Administrator |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist |
Speech Pathologist and Audiologist |
Compliance Officer and Inspector |
Massage Therapist |
Occupational Therapist |
Veterinarian |
Antiquarian Book Trader |
Employee Relations Specialist |
International Trade Specialist |
Playwright |
Communications Officer |
Engineer/Mixer |
Judge |
Speech-Language Pathologist |
Customs/Immigration |
Foreign Correspondent |
Language Assessor |
Technology Developer |
Drug Enforcement Agent |
Government Official |
Librarian |
Television and Radio Broadcaster |
Acupuncturist |
Ecologist |
Home Care Worker |
Oceanographer |
Angronomist |
Elementary School Teacher |
Inventor |
Pilot |
Biolermaker |
Food Inspector or Scientist |
Medical Illustrator |
Taxidermist |
Dental Hygienist |
Genetic Counsellor |
Midwife |
Veterinarian |
Advertising Executive |
Compensation Specialist |
Forensic Anthropologist |
Psycho Geriatric Consultant |
Animal Behaviourist |
Corporate Financer |
Human Resources Manager |
Research & Development Manager |
Campaign Worker |
Demogrpaher |
Parliamentary Researcher |
School Counsellor |
Child Life Specialist |
Epidemiologist |
Populations Studies Analyst |
Social Service Agency Planner |
Further details on the Value of a degree
McMaster Student Success Centre offers many resources to assist students in planning their career path including review books, directories, and industry magazines. The online portal (OSCAR) connects students to job postings for students and alumni from all Faculties. Students are also able to meet with individuals working in a particular industry and ask questions about qualifications, how to get their foot in the door, and how to prepare for employment interviews through the MentorLinks mentoring program that connects students with a professional who is employed in a field the student may wish to pursue.
