***Well, that’s the problem. Most liberal arts degrees are pretty useless in the real world.***
I’ve had plenty of open doors with my International Affairs degree.
Okay! There are always exceptions.
Again - if one compares the startin salaries and number of job offers for graduates, engineering, physics, math, and accounting are the top majors.
I think people should study what they like, first and foremost. And not go into something just for the money. BUT, if one chooses to study basket weaving, they need to realize that 1) they may not make the money other graduates get and 2) they may not have the job offers and advancement of other majors.
I’m sure there’s lot of people happy with their BA degree. But I’ve met lots of others that were teaching because they couldn’t get any other job. They hated it - and were lousy at it to boot. Foresight and taking responsiblity for one’s choices are the key.
BTW, what department is International Affairs in? (I mean, history or business?) Business degrees, especially with an accounting background, are doing really well now too. Do you get to travel around a lot?
International Affairs degree.
I didn’t know I needed a degree.