College Majors

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Chose My Major

Chelse Hensley | Posted 05.29.2012

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By the time I realized I didn't truly want to go into politics, I had backed myself into a corner and had to choose between finishing my degree a semester early or switching majors that would delay graduation for a year.

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Celebrity College Majors

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 05.03.2012

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On Saturday, retired NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal will receive a doctoral degree in education from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Shaq sp...

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What Do Today's Students Think About the Future of Higher Ed? You Might Be Surprised

Jeff Selingo | Posted 05.02.2012

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In the last month, I have talked with students at six institutions that represent nearly every corner of our diverse higher-ed system. My goal was to engage the students in the debates that seem to be swirling around them but so often don't include them.

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The Top Jobs For Recent College Graduates

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 04.25.2012

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There's good news for this year's college graduates: They should fare better in the job market than the class of 2011. The 1.7 million college sen...

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The College Majors That Make You Richest

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 04.18.2012

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In a challenging job market, college graduates face an uncertain future. That's not to say they have no control over the situation. Majoring in ma...

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Should We Force Our Kids to Major in Science or Engineering?

Karin Kasdin | Posted 04.16.2012

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A liberal arts education allows us to learn to think for ourselves. Armed with knowledge and experience in a variety of social contexts, we don't become mere receptacles of ideas.

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The Newest College Major: Military Drones

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 05.24.2012

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For students who haven't yet declared a major, they might want to consider learning how to fly unmanned predator drones. A growing number of schoo...

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A Plea for the Liberal Arts

Kinne Chapin | Posted 05.21.2012

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When we choose to value utility over passion in choosing a major, we waste a learning opportunity. We waste the chance to become more intricate thinkers with a broader base of knowledge.

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What The One Percent Majored In

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 03.12.2012

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College graduates earn almost one million and a half dollars over the course of a 40 year career on average, compared to about half that for those wit...

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The Benefits of a College Minor

Her Campus | Posted 04.24.2012

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You know your major is important: It gives you the skills for your future career, and it's what employers look at. But what's the real value in having a minor? Can it hurt you if you don't have one? We found out.

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Taking Some of the Guesswork Out of the Value-of-College Question

Jeff Selingo | Posted 04.22.2012

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Beginning this spring, Virginia families will have access to a key component in answering the value-of-college question: median salaries for the graduates of hundreds of programs across every public and some private colleges in the state.

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Why I Told My Daughter to Quit Her Job

Holly Robinson | Posted 03.19.2012

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My daughter is the poster child for why college matters. She did everything right, and lo and behold, the system worked. Slowly, though, things unraveled.

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Guess The Celebrity College Major!

Posted 02.20.2012

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Celebrities are sometimes just like us, in the sense that they have to pick a major while they were in college. Think all celebrities majored in ...

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WATCH: The Gaming Art Explosion

Posted 11.16.2011

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The 8-bit, pixelated video games of the past are gone, video game art is in, and high-budget video game productions are in need of artists more than e...

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Social Sciences Can Lead to Successful and Fulfilling Employment

Lee Higdon | Posted 12.20.2011

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Uncertainty in global markets and advances in technology demand adaptability and creativity. Problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills have never been more crucial.

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8 Signs Your College Major Might Not Be A Smart Choice

The Huffington Post | Liz O'Neill | Posted 12.14.2011

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A college degree or some form of career training is crucial in today's job market. Beyond that, many students still seem mystified by - or resistant ...

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Rick Scott Attacks College Major His Own Daughter Studied

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 12.12.2011

Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Monday in an interview with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune that the state does not need more anthropologists. As it turns ou...

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A Pairing of Television & College Majors

Uloop | Posted 10.30.2011

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In thinking about what TV shows would best correlate with your average college major, I've put together a list of paired professions and their silver screen counterparts.

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College Should Be About Learning; 'Earning Power' Comes With Success in Any Major

Lee Higdon | Posted 09.26.2011

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For most students, choosing a major -- or even a college -- based solely on earnings expectations is a big mistake.

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Choosing A Degree Program That Is Not A Major Mistake

Uloop | Posted 07.13.2011

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Many statistics show that the average college student changes their major emphasis three times in a typical four-year collegiate career.

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'Why Not To Pick A College Major Based On A Salary Chart'

Daily Finance | Loren Berlin | Posted 07.27.2011

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The numbers aren't surprising. Poets aren't known for their obsession with material wealth. Public school teachers don't secretly think they'll get a ...

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What Your Major Means To Other People

| Posted 06.06.2011

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You meet a million people in college. Or so it seems as you go from dorm to class to frat party, seeing thousands of new faces along the way. How's a ...

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First Eliminate All the Majors and Degree Programs

John M. Eger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just look at the college catalog -- any college -- and you will soon discover that more than half of the courses added in the last twenty years boast ...

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'Twas the Night Before Exams

Tracey D. Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

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A happy student is a future adult who will capitalize on the lessons learned in undergrad and prove to be an unyielding contributor to society.

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You're Majoring In What? Unusual Majors And What You Can Do With Them

Her Campus | Posted 05.25.2011

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Puppetry? Gerontology? Egyptology? These aren't just words that end in a "y" -- they're all unusual majors at different colleges across the country. B...

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