The Top 10 College Majors That Will Land You A Job
Oh no, another "best college majors" list? Best is definitely an ambiguous word, one that doesn't really mean much without context. What may be the best degree for someone else may not be the best for you. Some people value money, some value fun, but I think that we can agree that we all value actual employment opportunities. A degree is pointless without employment, so we found which college degrees are most likely to land you a job.
10. Healthcare
An impressive 37.8% of students who majored in healthcare received at least one job offer by the time they graduated. Healthcare is a broad field, and healthcare graduates have a strong enough set of skills to be able to take advantage of the job opportunities presented to them. There's always going to be a need for workers in the health field, so specializing in health during college is a solid choice. 
9. Political Science
At 38.9%, this major edges healthcare by 1.1% when it comes to the percentage of students who received a job offer by the time they graduate. Political science is a difficult field, so it makes sense that those who complete the rigorous coursework have a good chance of being rewarded with a job right out of the gates. 
8. Psychology
Clearly, the stereotype that psychology is a useless major is as fake news as it gets. Majoring in psychology gives you a 39.2% chance of landing a job by the time you graduate. Psychology gives you several career options, including therapists and psychiatrists. It is definitely a highly desirable degree. 
7. Mathematics/Statistics
There will never be a shortage of need for mathematicians and statisticians. Choosing to major in either of these two gives you a good shot at getting a job sooner rather than later. 40.3% of students who major in these will receive at least one job offer by the time they graduate. |
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