Worried about college major

College Majors
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<p>Ok, so here’s my dilemma. I plan on going to UCLA this Fall as a History major. While I do enjoy the subject matter and classes I have taken thus far, I am a little worried about the usefulness of such a degree. I know that liberal arts degrees in general are very broad, but that is part of the reason I like them as well. I’m really not too sure what I want to do in the future, although I want to keep certain options open. Will majoring in History really restrict me in my job search? If I plan on getting an MBA or some type of masters eventually (not interested in law), what kind of jobs would a History degree get me so that I could get that needed experience. Also, would being a history major restrict my internship opportunities, say if I want to explore something Business-related (i.e. Big 4). Would a minor in accounting make me more marketable? Just trying to figure out my options…</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Majoring in history has very limited career options. I have a friend who is majoring in it and is planning on becoming a history professor. That is the best job you can get with it. Others include working at a history museum, becoming a historian, or teaching history at grade/middle/high school levels.</p>

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<p>You can totally go into business / big four from a history major background. They’d probably want to see some economics and math coursework, but you certainly do not need to major in either of these subjects.</p>