teenage_cliche

Good teaching is always in demand.

hawkette

This is a topic that is pretty poorly understand by most students before they get to college. The reality is that many, many students will change majors at least once during their school years. An even more important reality is that most employers don't give a hoot what your major was. They just want to know that you're smart and would be a positive addition to their organization. They're going to teach you what they want you to know. So, study something you like and think you will do well in. That is almost always a better strategy (exception would be for fields where the major is directly tied to the postgraduate job, eg, engineering, nursing, etc.).

TPL09

Statistically, some majors do make a lot more money on average than others though. This is because many business majors get an MBA and end up in fortune 500's, engineers get certified and become engineers, pre-law's finish up their law degree and become lawyers, nursing and pre-med become nurses or end up with a medical degree. In most cases, this is because their terminal degree isn't their bachelor's but would u expect a random liberal arts major person to end up with a PHD, their only way to go without pursuing a different field which probably doesn't interest them as much?

trojanman10101

Okay let me fix my question what social sciences are recession proof, because as of right now I don't feel as if I want to major in anything related to engineering, or math in general, along with law and medicine.

trojanman10101

I thought teachers are getting less and less paid unless you want to get your Ph.d and work at a university.

Coolbreeze: Why don't you look into George Washington University, or even Georgetown. Does Michigan Ann Arbor have a good poli sci program or even MSU?

Coolbrezze

Well I know for graduate Michigan is ranked in top 5 for graduate, and MSU ranked in top 30.

Hmm maybe I will look more into Georgetown and George Washington University, though my grades are not great like a 3.8+ ( second semester of junior year did not do well, spark in appointments etc...).
Few reasons why I haven't looked into Georgetown or George Washington University or any others similar due to lack of sports. I mean I actually like college sports, and it also seems to bring the campus community together/ school pride. Maybe they have sports in something.
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osucowboys

Teachers are traditionally underpaid, but nobody is getting paid less and less.

Futureucladoctor

Being a teacher is a very rewarding profession in my opinion. Without teachers our nation would not be where it is now. It is however, often overlooked as a profession but is probably one of the most important professions out there.

trojanman10101

Well no offense teaching is not my thing. However, do you think a major in economics or finances would be beneficial, despite this economic crisis.

Coolbreeze: I thought Georgetown has a good NCAA basketball program. And for GWU I know they are selective, however, not as much as Georgetown. That is why I am looking at GWU.

Futureucladoctor

Well the economy is bound to go back up so yeah I don't see anything wrong with majoring in econ. If you want a MBA you don't need to major in business. Just major in something you like. Some other good business schools are UVa, U michigan, and Notre Dame.

Leah321

You didn't mention which college you're leaving. You're VERY bound for success if you choose to continue your education post undergrad, no matter your ugrad major.

Hm. I think Teaching majors are "needed" but not necessarily "rewarded" financially. They have a roof. With business, many feel it's the opposite. But it's really a very diverse field of job opportunities- so it depends. Both could potentially be on your list. I don't think Poly Sci is in the top 10 (I'm peeing my pants that it was actually mentioned, in fact).

osucowboys

Without janitors our nation would not be where it is now. Can you imagine if a janitor's strike were to ensue? We would all be screwed. Talk about overlooked, and God forbid janitors ever strike and people realize how it is indeed one of the most important professions out there. I salute you, janitors!

Coolbrezze

George Washington University has also caught my interest, though the perspective I'm getting from recent students seem to imply mainly those who are rich can happily attend the university.

source: student(sreview).com


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superstar12

TPL you are an idiot if you don't think that business is not some way shape or form effected by the economy. I will give you a lesson if you would like.

juillet

Instead of trying to pick something that is recession-proof (no particular major is recession-proof, by the way, even if all those stupid articles will have you believe otherwise), why don't you just take some classes at your future college/university and then decide what you really love? Psychology isn't the most lucrative major in the world, but I love it and love to study it. And I was recruited by management consulting firms...who don't CARE what your major is.

Truth is, major choice is not intricately tied to success in the future...some majors will teach you skills that others will not (like if you know you like working with computers, engineering and computer science are better choices than philosophy and English) but honestly, most jobs are open generally to all majors. What matters MUCH more is the kind of experiences you get in undergrad. A history major with 2 summers of internships at McKinsey will get a consulting job faster than a business major who played Halo all summer.