Ask HN: What degree would you recommend to a high school graduate today?

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Nursing. If you’re unsure of a trade, nursing is a solid path to some guarantee of financial security as the world ages. Demand for healthcare will only increase for the remainder of our lifetimes. Can upgrade to nurse practitioner for more autonomy and earning power without an MD. It will also easily transfer to most developed countries for a work visa.

Older adults now outnumber the youngest children worldwide - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49578204 - September 2026

https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2026/demo/p95-2...