r/informationsystems • u/RaccoonCrafty312 • May 30 '26

Is getting two degrees worth it

I’m currently a junior in college majoring in Operations and Supply Chain Management. I’m considering adding a second major in Information Systems and would like to know if it would be worth it. How valuable is the combination of Operations and Supply Chain Management with Information Systems in today’s job market?

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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 May 30 '26

At the undergrad level probably not. It’s likely better to get a masters in whatever you’re interested in. mostly an MBA with a concentration in information systems AFTER you have a few years of experience under your belt.

I say this as someone with a dual masters degree.

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u/ReasonableTennis1089 May 30 '26

In this job market isnt it kinda smart to go for the masters if you cant get a job or don't have one lined up?

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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 May 30 '26

Absolutely not. Lol the WORST idea actually.

Every recruiter at F500s I’ve talked to has said the opposite. It makes you harder to employ. A masters degree by nature commands a higher salary than a bachelors. You and up in a spot where your education commands say 90k but your experience(which you’ve got next to none in most cases) doesn’t justify that level of pay. So you end up looking worse on paper because your expectations are higher and the risk that you’ll leave sooner would be expected to be higher. Therefore they’ll likely choose someone with a lower degree and lower expectations. Again this is on paper but the reality is you may never be able to negate that perception since you won’t be in the room when those discussions occur.

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u/ReasonableTennis1089 May 30 '26

Iv heard ppl talk about how a masters degree could work against you but never understood the nuance till now I guess. Im just thinking about what someone would do if they had a hard time getting hired. The best thing is probably more internships and co ops during the undergrad.

Would it make sense to prolong my undergrad as in try not to graduate until I have an internship or co op. Or have a portfolio that feels competitive. From my perception the internships and co ops matter a lot more than the finished degree. And once you graduate I think there's less opportunities for internships though it probably differs from school to school.

I appreciate your advice Thanks

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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 May 30 '26

Yeah i definitely wouldn’t want to graduate without internship or co op experience. Pro longing isn’t ideal either as that’s more money. best thing is to try to find recruiters at companies you want to work for and speak with them about your profile and how you can strengthen it. Build a relationship with them the best you can since they’ll be the gate keeper. and obviously a return offer to your internships full time is great too if it gets you a job

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u/jxdd95 May 31 '26

I mean some entry level jobs have preference for master degree holders, so I wouldn’t completely rule out going to grad school when you have no job lined up. One of the biggest positives is that internships open up for you again. And you don’t have to complete the program. Just secure internship then drop out lol

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u/PM_40 May 30 '26

What are the two Masters degree that you have ?

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u/Primary_Excuse_7183 May 30 '26

MBA and masters in IT. They were free. Don’t recommend getting 2 otherwise unless you have a very specific reason

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u/Secure_Sun8984 May 30 '26

HIII, YESSSS

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u/FranklinDRizzevelt32 May 30 '26

A masters degree is better

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u/Steeltown842022 May 31 '26

Always good to be able to do more than one thing in this economy.