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JPZenger

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13. Huge increase in arts and theater majors

Thu May 10, 2012, 09:20 AM

May 2012

Part of the problem is that too many students are studying unmarketable majors. Unless you really really have top talent, don't major in arts or the theater. It is OK to do it for fun as a minor, but find something you can do for your day job.

Also, an incredibly high percentage of students never graduate. While having large debts and a college degree can be difficult, it is much more difficult to have large debts and NOT have a college degree. Part of the problem is that way too many students choose a college that they really cannot afford.

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Is College Still Worth the Investment? [View all] Modern School Apr 2012 OP

Quite possibly not. Turbineguy Apr 2012 #1

What would you argue is the alternative? Ed Suspicious Apr 2012 #2

I think not. The focus should be on trade schools. napoleon_in_rags Apr 2012 #3

Where to start? Iris Apr 2012 #4

Over One's Lifetime is Irrelevant Now, When I'm Unemployed Modern School Apr 2012 #5

My generation (Gen X) got out of school in a recession Iris Apr 2012 #6

I'm a baby boomer and my generation can't afford to retire proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #8

That's not about getting a degree. That's more of the crap the 1% has perpetrated on the rest of us Iris May 2012 #9

Maybe I'm the only pencil-necked geek here Rittermeister May 2012 #7

If the best they can look forward to is possible employment as a ps teacher..... Smarmie Doofus May 2012 #10

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The question does not have a ... AnneD May 2012 #12

Huge increase in arts and theater majors JPZenger May 2012 #13

I'll go to college to learn... Neoma May 2012 #14