<p>As college application deadlines are imminent, I think it is high time that I chose a major/ field of study. I've managed to narrow it down to three possibilities - Architecture, Anthropology, and Economics. (Journalism as a minor as well)
Anyone have any thoughts on which major guarantees job success? Also, I would like some information regarding top anthropology programs in the country...</p>
<p>No major ""guarantees" job success. </p>
<p>And what does success mean to you? Does it mean making enough to comfortably support a family or is it making gobs of money? Does it mean personal satisfaction? Does it mean making a worthwhile contribution to society?</p>
<p>You should choose a major that you are actually interested in and willing to devote your time and energy to. Don't rush into anything now; there's no need to do so, as you have plenty of time to choose. At most schools, the majority of freshmen are "undeclared" and majors are not chosen until sophomore year. Even then, many students will switch their major at least once during their undergraduate years.</p>
<p>Architecture may be one exception to this. A BArch is a 5-year program and is so specialized that you start off right as a freshmen. However, you still have the option of getting a bachelor's degree in architectural studies or some other field and then going for a MArch degree.</p>
<p>Totally agree with w_m, this is much too early to be worried about selecting a major, that's what the first two years of coursework is about. IMO, if you're not totally sure about architecture right now, a 4 year BA or BS in arch studies followed by a MArch is likely a better choice that going straight into a 5 yr BArch program. While you can major in anthro or economics at almost any school, there are fewer that have 4 yr arch programs, so that may affect your selection of colleges.</p>