What should i major in?!?

Question

I'm currently a junior at a california state university. I have great passion for the social sciences. Anything involving psychology, religion, philosophy, sociology & so forth is something I'm absolutely passionate about!! I've chosen Business Administration as my major & Psychology as a minor; but I just can't stand doing Business & going through the classes.
Sadly, society doesn't really have high demands out there for careers in the social sciences field; there are more job opportunities with higher pay available out there for those majoring in Business.
I'm stuck between doing something that will bring me great happiness and something that will bring me great cash. Everyone's after that dollar. Especially me, coming from a financially poor background. I really don't care about money, I just want to help out my family in the future, but then again not everything is guaranteed in the future. Who knows how far I'll make it in life.
So, how should i decide on my major/minor?!

Answer 1

I know this may sound a little far-fetched.. but, it depends on how determined you are. But.. have you ever thought of double majoring in Psych and Soc and double minoring in theology and philosophy? I know that's a LOOOT of schooling.. but, if you want it, you can have it. That way, you can be extremely marketable because you're flexible in all those fields. Therefore, you can either get a Ph.D. and become a Psychologist and open your own practice or even become a teacher to teach philosophy.. or even a priest/pastor/ministor if you really like theology. I know that is like 'whoa.. that's too much on my plate.' But if you want it bad enough... anything is possible.

Answer 2

There are a few industries that will ALWAYS need people:
Medical
Entertainment
Mortuary
Food
Law Enforcement (includes Lawyers)
Finance
and Transport.

I know for a fact that nurses are always needed, and truckers too.
Most trucking companies have a turnover of more than 100% - they need an entirely new workforce EVERY YEAR.
The CIA has begun ad campaigns because THEY need people - they even have something called the James Bond program.
I went the psychology route, but I found I couldn't do much with just a BA.
Writing is easy to do, but not so easy to make money with, unless you're GOOOOOOD. Like I am, (just wait, you'll see).

You might do well to ask your advisor about an associates degree - maybe it'll take care of the liberal arts bullcrap, so that IF you transfer to a school that has something interesting, it won't have to be repeated. And when you chose a career, ask someone who's IN it exactly what they had to do to get there, what they had to give up, what they do it for (money or satisfaction), regrets, and ADVICE.

Answer 3

I will say the same thing to you that I said to both of my daughters who struggled with what they loved vs. what would pay them the most money (at least right away).
If you do what you love the money will somehow follow. They both chose to go into the Teaching Profession. The older one has made a great name for herself at her grade school. She got her masters and they have approached her about grooming her to be a future pricipal.
My younger one was an athlete. She decided to teach Jr. High P.E. She now coaches Water Polo and Swimming at the High School, and kept up her athletics. She will soon have options to Coach in College. She is also getting her Masters, does a little work as a personal trainer, and has hopes of opening up a childrens gym down the road.
My point is they followed there heart, did what there passion was and money is finding them.
If you don't like business, you probably won't be very good at it, because it's not your passion.
A wise man once said "A person who is fortunate to do what they love, never has to "work" another day in their life"...

Answer 4

My husband has a masters in music performance, and guess what...he wishes he had originally majored in something that could've make ends meet. Had he taken some key courses in business, accounting, and/or finance it would've been so much easier for him to get a job. Instead went back to school for another masters degree, an MBA so he could be marketable enough to get a well-paid job. In the future, you will likely want to get married, have kids, and so forth, if you can provide for those you love, then all the better. Have you considered the level of degree you'd need to get a decent-paying job with a humanities degree? A doctorate is expected for a job in one of those fields. It's not fun not having a job to pay the bills. You don't need to stick with business, but do your research before you decide to change degrees.

Answer 5

Money can be earned but passion needs to be from within. I would say follow you heart. The supply and demand may changed by the time you graduate thus at this point I suggest you concentrate on what you're good at and score an honor.

Answer 6

Business class' dont represent actual Business. If you are interested in Business, it is very possible to work your up the ladder. My friend had a major in Education, got a job at a low paying start up company, and now works for ADP.

Answer 7

Do what makes you happy. If you do anything else you may be financially stable but miserable. Also if you business's are always going out of business so nothings guaranteed

Answer 8

be what evere you want to be you don't need me tell you what to be it's your life you make changes and choose just make some thing of your life. you do need pick make sure you got second plan just in case don't
work out.