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<p>Many lists have been compiled on the most useful degrees, with income usually being the primary factor. But are certain degrees really better than others? And what constitutes a worthwhile degree? Despite what the all the lists may say, any degree can prove useful, just not always financially. A few important ways your college degree can pay off:</p>
<p><strong>Job Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>For most students, job opportunities are an important consideration when choosing a major. It&#8217;s not that students don&#8217;t appreciate the humanities and the arts, but that college is a huge investment and a lack of income upon graduation can be devastating to students from middle or lower class backgrounds.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p>
<p>Technical skills generally lead to more lucrative job opportunities<strong>. </strong>Technical skills include computer programming, database management, accounting, and project management.<strong><br />
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<p><strong>Soft Skills<br />
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<p>Without soft skills, technical skills are often irrelevant. Soft skills include communication, teamwork, leadership and critical thinking. For most jobs, soft skills matter as much as technical skills.</p>
<p>Ideally, a college education will offer better career opportunities along with the skills to succeed at work and in life. What do you think? What makes a degree useful? Are some degrees useless?</p>
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