Is it better for career prospects to double major or to go deep with one major?

<p>I'm currently a senior in high school and while I'm definitely certain that I want to do chemistry, I've been speculating about taking a double major as well if the schedule allows for it, either in computer science or criminology. Thing is, if you double major won't you only be able to scratch the surface of each subject? The tight schedule would probably mean that fewer electives would be taken. However, as this is just the bachelor's level, wouldn't it be better to broaden the scope of potential careers before I specialize in grad school? I don't know which option is better.</p>

<p>If you are just beginning college I wouldn’t worry about deciding on a second major. Once you start taking classes you’ll find out what you enjoy learning. If you are just thinking about double majoring based upon career benefits then computer science would be better than criminology even if you are considering a career in law enforcement. The answer is always the same though, go with what you like.</p>

<p>Rule of thumb: if your career requires more than the minimum requirements for your major, it probably requires a graduate degree. Chemistry is a nice example in this category.</p>

<p>Computer science, on the other hand, is very employable. You can get a programming job even without a full-blown major, and a minimum major is plenty to get you started.</p>