[jobim]

I majored in English. I taught until retirement in a Catholic high school.
The graphs & charts speak of the lack of wisdom of such a choice.

But I wouldn't change my career for any.

[brucedickinson]

Ad there is nothing wrong with learning a trade, either. The world needs plumbers and not women’s studies majors

[roadcat]

I majored in English.

It all depends what you do with your knowledge, and how motivated you are. You did well.

I was worried about my oldest daughter, when she majored in English. I thought she would have a tough time finding a job. But she always told me money isn't everything, and she was chasing after her dream. Her dream was also about playing a guitar in a field of flowers, which wouldn't pay the bills. She quickly graduated, became a journalist, then editor, then a technical writer, all well paid, before becoming a project manager earning over $150,000/year. Plus she learned guitar and has played it in fields of flowers. Made me go huh!

[angelrod]

I agree with you that it’s what you do with your degree that matters. My daughter attends a catholic high school and the staff there seems very happy. I have had conversations with a couple of teachers and they loved teaching there and want to retire at the school. Money is not everything!