What is the most useful major of study or degree to obtain?

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In your opinion what should more young people study that will benefit the world more greatly in the long run. If your field of study is not listed please post your opinion and comment below. Thanks.

Film 1
Fine Arts 1
English 4
Mathematics 5
Law 2
Human Resources Management 0
Journalism 1
Public Relations/Organizational Communication 1
Other (Add a comment) 1
Statistics 0
Horticultural Science 1
Radiologic Sciences 1
Hospitality and Tourism Management 0
Graphic design 2
Biology 5
Education 3
Computer Science 10
Chemistry 0
History 2
Engineering 20
Accounting 1
Political Science and Government 3
Philosophy 4
Public Administration 0
Business Marketing 5
Cardiopulmonary Sciences 3
Sociology 2
Information Technology 4
Social Sciences 0
Music 0
Geology 1
Marine Biology 0
Health Information Management 0
Business Administration 3
Health Services Administration 0
Management Information Systems 2
Psychology 10
Economics 9
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  • FearFigment
    12 years ago

    LOL @ philosophy. It's a cool degree, just not very useful

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  • 201934
    12 years ago

    Engineering as it provides a strong basing in scientific knowledge and gives you the skills to be able to use this knowledge in industry.

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  • FocoUS
    12 years ago

    This is a stupid question. You can't pick a major based off what seems better. College isn't highschool, it's TOUGH. If you don't like what you're doing you're not going to put enough effort into and you will fail.

    Do you like math? Are you interested in math? If not you won't succeed.

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  • wigsplitz
    12 years ago

    Why not learn a trade? Look at how much a plumber (for example) makes vs the length of and cost of schooling. You're in HUGE demand, you never have trouble finding work, you can work alone or easily be a self employed business owner virtually right out of school. Just sayin'.

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  • Galos
    12 years ago

    Mathmatics, its the base of problem solving and problem solving is basicly the start of everything you see today.

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  • Quiblum
    12 years ago

    MILLIONAIRE 101.

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  • Lawilet
    12 years ago

    Engineering has alot of opportunities, I learned how to work with electronics since I was 13. I make all kinds of stuff that's not only fun, but I can sell. Hell, I get 100$ a week for the stuff I make.

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  • deb
    12 years ago

    Biology because thats my major :D

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  • 4392Moron
    12 years ago

    This day and age everything is becoming more and more computer technology related, it you happen to have programming skills you can walk into a firm and name your hourly wage and they will take you.

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  • turquoiise
    12 years ago

    I choose mathematics. You can do various things in many fields with that degree. That's what I'm going to do.

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  • Tisgranum
    12 years ago

    I think it's all about loving what you do and being good at it. If you are good at something and love what you do, you can do great things with it no matter what.

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  • mosdefn8ly
    12 years ago

    From your List Horticultural Sciences. Feed the World, mostly the 3rd world. Either that or cure illness.

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  • disthing
    12 years ago

    The most beneficial degrees for society are (in my opinion) the Sciences, IT, Engineering and Education, so more young people involved in these I suppose can't be a bad thing.

    I agree with wigsplitz that there are trades in constant demand like plumbing, electricians etc. but the majority of these aren't taught at Universities as degrees, so don't factor into the question.

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  • lc1988
    12 years ago

    Biochemistry

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