From WSJ:

Questions for students:

• Which three majors have the largest imbalance between high employer interest and low percentages of students majoring in that subject?
• In this case, do you think those majors have an easy or difficult time finding a job after college?
• Which three majors have the largest imbalance between low employer interest and higher percentages of students majoring in that subject?
• In this case, do you think those majors have an easy or difficult time finding a job after college?
• Agree or disagree with this statement: Since 81% of employers are looking for business and accounting majors, you are guaranteed a job if you have that major. Explain your answer.
• Should you choose a major based on how popular it is with employers? Why or why not?

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About the Author

Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.