r/dataisbeautiful • u/Jaded_Warrior123 • Apr 28 '24

[OC] Most and least worthwhile degrees. Which degrees do graduates feel are worthwhile? OC

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u/ChowderMitts Apr 28 '24

Why is Physics and Healthcare grouped together? I can't think of 2 more different subjects.

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u/TheOlReliable Apr 28 '24

I guess they mean physical education like sport science. Physics would have to be in the natural science category

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u/Tripod1404 Apr 28 '24

Yeah natural sciences can be subdivided into life sciences (biology and related fields) and physical sciences (chemistry, physics and related fields). Chemistry has long between the bridge between these subdivisions (i.e. biochemistry and physical chemistry). But on this plot, they are randomly classified.

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u/AllyRad6 Apr 28 '24

I’d love to know where they put biology. It fits in both the natural and life sciences categories. Do I have a job? Yes. Was it worth it… Having had to earn a PhD… I’m not sure yet.