50 Best College Majors for a Secure Future

This book lists 50 best college majors that connect to more than 100 secure careers.

50 Best College Majors for a Secure Future

By Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., and the Editors at JIST
The current difficult economy has created a new, more pragmatic mindset among college students: Choose a major that leads to a job with staying power so we can pay off debt and prosper in good and bad times.
This book lists 50 best college majors that connect to more than 100 secure careers. "Best majors" appear in more than 40 lists, ranked by:

pay and growth of related occupations
bachelor's and higher degree levels
career cluster/interest area
personality type
gender
part-time work
self-employment

A bonus list shows the best courses to improve an otherwise risky major.
Clear descriptions of the college majors include:

specializations in the major
typical sequences of high school and college courses
related secure jobs

Detailed descriptions of related secure jobs provide insightful facts on:

beginning and annual pay
growth
openings
job security issues
skills needed
education and training required
work environment
highest growth industries and metro areas for the occupation
and more

A special part gives insight into why job security is an important issue in the choice of a major and career, plus offers tips on improving job security when looking for a job, such as aiming for a more secure industry or location.
352 pages. 7 x 9. Softcover. July 2009.
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