26 Most Useless Degrees in Universities As Compared To Diplomas in the Kenyan Job Market

While certain university courses in Kenya continue to attract a high number of applications from KCSE candidates, others have completely failed to capture any interest.

According to placement data, several courses did not receive a single application from the 2022 KCSE class, raising questions about their relevance in today’s job market. With no students opting to pursue them, these programs risk being rendered obsolete.

Here are the university courses that failed to attract applications

1. BSc Automotive Technology
2. Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
3. Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy
4. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
5. BSc Energy Technology
6. BSc Renewable Energy
7. BSc Aquatic Aquatic Resources
8. BSc Animal Production
9. BSc Oceanography
10. BSc Agricultural Extension
11. BSc Fisheries
12. BSc Economics & Statistics
13. BEd in Technology
14. Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
15. Bachelor of Commerce
16. Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
17. Bachelor of Tourism
18. If you intend to pursue a course that is highly marketable in Kenyan universities, it is advisable to avoid the courses that are listed as less marketable. Students are conscious of the fact that securing employment after college may be challenging, which is why they tend to overlook courses that are less in demand in the job market. If you want to study for a marketable course in Kenya, here is the list:
19. Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
20. Bachelor of Pharmacy
21. Bachelor of Nursing
22. Bachelor of Architecture
23. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
24. Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
25. Bachelor of Law
26. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering