Students in the College of Arts and Sciences will develop that will prepare them for life after college--no matter their major or chosen field.
Skills like critical thinking, creativity, and written and oral expression are just as much in demand in today鈥檚 job market as they鈥檝e always been. Remember, too, that you can鈥檛 always predict where your academic path will lead. In part, that鈥檚 because the road map is always changing.
As purely technical jobs are likely to be among the first to be automated, a background in sciences and humanities is more promising鈥攁nd more relevant鈥攖han ever before.
Earn as much or more over your lifetime
Over time, liberal-arts majors often pursue graduate degrees and gravitate into high-paying fields such as general management, politics, law, and sales, according to an analysis by the AACU, the professional group representing more than 1,350 schools.
Skills that employers are always seeking
The skills humanities majors develop鈥攕pecifically writing, adaptability, problem solving, and collaborating鈥攖op the list of things employers say they are looking for in job candidates, over and above the technical skills directly associated with the position.
Make a difference in the world
When students major in what they enjoy most and what they鈥檙e best at, they鈥檙e more likely to excel in their classes and enhance their career options. Those who complete post-baccalaureate study will enhance their chances of long-term career success.