5 Majors that Won’t Leave You Unemployed
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009With the economy still as slow as molasses, your future after graduation is none too secure. And it’s your college major that can either make-or break-your chances of getting hired once you leave school. Picking a college major that trains you for an in-demand career is your best shot at avoiding the unemployment line and paying back those loans.
According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, these fields should be growing in the next few years, so here are the top 5 majors that won’t leave you unemployed when you graduate.
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Computer Science-Since Al Gore invented the internet, the “information superhighway” has pretty much taken over our lives. With businesses depending on information technology and secure networks, a major in computer science (with a specialization in web-based software platforms, search technologies, or information systems) will be sure to get you hired.
Physical Therapy-In case you haven’t heard, our country is filled with old people. And when they’re not haunting the early bird specials, they’re usually falling down. In all seriousness, health professions in general will experience the most job growth of any profession, and jobs that deal with the elderly will be the most affected.
Mathematics-Education jobs are supposed to grow 10.7 percent by 2016. And the field where they need the most teachers? Math and hard science like physics and chemistry. If you major in Math and minor in education, then you’ll be in high demand upon graduation. And lucky for you, there are already a lot of programs in place to fund the undergraduate or graduate education of students who are committed to teaching. Go to school for free and get a job? Yes please.
Industrial Relations-With all these jobs being created, who is going to hire them? Employment services will make up 40% of all administrative and support jobs. That means human resources and labor relations will be in high demand. Look for a major in Industrial Relations to teach you about labor management, unions, and how to create “corporate culture”.
Early Childhood Education-It’s a little known secret that childcare is the backbone of the labor force. Without it, more and more parents would be forced to stay home with their children, instead of at work. So as the labor force continues to grow, so must childcare. There is also a big push to insist that childcare workers be trained and certified. So make your college major early childhood education, and you’re good to go.
