Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
There are many factors one must consider when choosing a college major. Some of these factors include income potential, job outlook and career interests. CareerCast.com has released a report detailing the best college degrees based on salary and hiring outlook. “Programs of study offering a clear path to success include Finance, Nursing, Marketing, Computer…
In today’s economic climate, it’s extremely important to find a career field that isn’t going to sputter out in a few years. Finding the right in demand degrees is more than randomly picking a career field and hoping for the best. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best college degrees…
With college costs continually rising, many students don’t want to waste time or money on a career path that doesn’t offer a high return on investment. Some college graduates may choose to pursue a graduate or professional degree in order to raise their income potentials, but others would prefer to start earning good money after…
In articles about increasing student loan debt, graduates with liberal arts degrees are criticized for not picking a more practical major. For many poor and middle-class students, liberal arts degrees seem like a frivolous path because they don’t connect directly to specific careers. With rising college costs and higher expectations from entry-level employers, a liberal…
Because choosing a major is so difficult, it’s tempting to take shortcuts. A good friend majors in psychology? Maybe that means it’s right for you. Your parents are both doctors? Maybe you should be a pre-med major. Although these are common scenarios for college students, they demonstrate bad decision making. Some common, but very wrong…