Is a degree in Jamaica still worth it?

Higher education is encouraged in today's society. We say education is the way. Is it really........in Jamaica? Jamaica is the third largest country in the Caribbean with a population of 2.8 million people. Poverty still has a major impact on the Jamaican people, especially when it comes to accessing higher education. Hundreds of different degree programs are offered in the country but is there a demand and a market for these degrees that are being offered.

As someone who is almost at the end of her undergraduate degree, I have become more exposed and aware of the Jamaican job market and the truth is that some degrees are bigger than Jamaica and its available resources. At the bachelors level, a lot of STEM careers are limited, forcing graduates at this level to go higher with their qualifications if they want to achieve their career goals as a scientist.

So now the real question is this, is a bachelor's degree just a stepping stone for our desired careers or can it be useful as it is?

Jobs nowadays ask for at least 3 years work experience and a master's degree from new graduates. How are they expected to get this experience? Is there a gap in our system here in Jamaica? Tell me your thoughts and what do you think the solution/s can be?