| My view is study what you are interested in. Most studies indicate 50% of people are not working in the field they majored in. My son is a junior in high school and wants to be an architect. I would never discourage him because of pay, job prospects, etc. I have an undergrad in electrical engineering, an MBA in Marketing, and a teaching certificate 6-12 (6 credits short of a Masters in Teaching. I spent 5 years as a software engineer and 20 years in high tech marketing. Even in engineering and marketing, layoffs were a constant. I also found out I enjoyed studying engineering more than I liked practicing it. I loved all my jobs but the endless layoffs were a pain in the neck. After 25 years in the business world, I went back to school to get a teaching certificate for 6-12 math. Best career decision I ever made. Love teaching.
Also, do take some electives that help you when you get out of college--business courses, etc. You never know, whatever your major is, where life and the job market will take you. Being able to think and solve problems gets you everywhere today. |