Degrees should have different values monetarily. I cant understand why someone would waste so much money on a history degree. I’m on a plan to get my masters in accounting and my CPA so hopefully I will be straight
My late b-i-l was a C.P.A., he was also owner operator of a semi when he first started, before he died he owned 3 semis and that C.P.A. was essential and saved him a lot of money.
My wife did his accounting work for him for a few years. I'd add also that I was amazed at the difference he had between gross and net income. Just complying with all the laws and taxes of the 48 contiguous states was a nightmare.
Keep a good GPA. Take the time to intern with a Big 4 if you have the opportunity. They pay interns pretty well and, if you do a good job, usually offer you a job before you start the masters program. Use the CPA study guide your employer offers for free or at a discount, if they do. If they don't, seriously consider purchasing one for yourself. I recommend Becker. And do every practice test and answer every question they have. Get the exam out of the way as early as you can, preferably while still in school (which, unfortuantely, means you can't wait for help from your employer for the study program). Work loads and responsibilities increase quickly, so not having to take the extra time needed for exam prep while working busy season hours is a good idea.
You chose a good major and, if you do the right thing in school, you will have companies looking for you instead of the other way around.