does it matter what your your major is in college?

Answer 1

It really depends on the individual and what he/she wants to do in life. For instance, if you have a clear goal of being a medical doctor, then of course, you should get your under-graduate degree in Biology or Pre-med. However, if you want to become an attorney, then your BA can be much broader (anything in the Humanities, Sciences and even Math). If you go into business, some companies simply want you to have a BA and they don't always care what your degree is in, just as long as you finished University. Speaking from personal experience, I simply got my BA in a subject that I enjoyed (History) because it made my University experience that much more rewarding. In the long run, it has served me well, since right out of University I got a job working in Marketing for a software company that simply wanted someone with a degree, but not necessarily one in Marketing. The most important thing is to "finish" your degree, no matter what it is.

Answer 2

It depends on what you want to do in life. A college degree in almost anything will open doors for you, but there are some jobs you won't be able to get unless you major in the right subject matter. No one is going to hire a history major as an engineer, or a music major as an accountant.

Answer 3

It matters if you specifically want a career in certain fields. For instance, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Education, Accounting are all fields which require a degree specifically in those fields. Many people with degrees with other majors can find jobs in unrelated fields - the combination of a college degree and experience is what matters for their chosen career path. (A History major may have a job running a Human Resources division, while not having a degree in Business Management).

Answer 4

Yes and no. All that will appear on your degree is "Bachelor of Science" or "Bachelor of Arts." But you will be asked about it in job interviews. Some jobs require a degree in a specific field, such as accounting or nursing. If you're getting a BA, no, it probably doesn't matter that much - I like to say my degree is in "history, like my career prospects." (joke) Anyway, if you're not in school yet, it's fine to be "undeclared" for a while until you figure out what you want to do.

Answer 5

hehe well if you major in underwater basket weaving and try to apply for a position as a brain surgeon you will probably not get the job :P

Answer 6

Yeah, it kinda does. Certain majors will have more job opportunities than other majors.