<p>Liberal arts degrees are criticized because people with liberal arts degrees often end up doing jobs that could be done without a college degree. However, a &#8220;practical&#8221; degree is no guarantee of a job or a good salary. While it is true that graduates with technical degrees generally have an easier time finding employment and have higher average starting salaries, a liberal arts degree can be beneficial in certain circumstances. A few points to help you make a decision about pursuing a liberal arts degree:</p>
<p><strong>You should get a liberal arts degree if..</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You&#8217;re really interested in a particular subject and don&#8217;t mind spending five or six years in graduate school.</li>
<li>You have a certain job or jobs in mind that you would really enjoy and that you can get with a liberal arts degree. See a list of common jobs for graduates with different degrees at PayScale.com.</li>
<li>You don&#8217;t want to be limited to a particular field and like the flexibility that a liberal arts degree provides. You&#8217;re willing to pursue further education if necessary.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>You shouldn&#8217;t get a liberal arts degree if&#8230;.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You want to maintain a high GPA and think it will be easier as a liberal arts major.</li>
<li>You&#8217;re interested in a subject, but not enough to spend many years in graduate school studying it in-depth.</li>
<li>You love the classes, but aren&#8217;t sure you would love the career(s) related to the degree.</li>
</ul>
<p>An important consideration when choosing a major is financial aid. Determine the maximum amount of loans you should take out based on your major and try not to go over that amount. If you have a good reason for getting a liberal arts degree, don&#8217;t worry about what others think. Don&#8217;t put yourself through four (or more) years of misery because of societal expectations about what degrees are best.</p>
<p>For more information see my recommended books for liberal arts majors or the Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors page.</p>
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