First, a JD is not a âfirstâ degree. Like an MD, a JD is a professional doctorate only attainable after completion of a four-year bachelor's degree. Second, neither an MD nor a JD require a dissertation.
If you enjoy making fancy cakes, breads and other treats, your income may rise like bread dough as a pastry chef. Pastry chefs are in charge of the baking aspect of kitchens and restaurants, delivering cakes, breads, and any bread based components to meals.
As of 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects chefs, including pastry chefs, to face a tough job market. Jobs for chefs are actually expected to decline slightly between 2010 and 2020, with an estimated loss of about 800 jobs.