This is an internal debate many college students ask themselves in the face of harder economic times that have lead to some career paths being worse off than others. According to this infographic by H&R Block, those who’ve recently majored in the humanities and social sciences like anthropology, film, history and art have some of the worst unemployment rates. Meanwhile, those majoring in fields like finance, computer science, and business have the highest chance of being employed. As the economy starts to recover, these statistics may become less drastic. But for now, college grads should know what they’re getting themselves into.
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