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Entity reports on the importance of college majors.

Whether you’re still in college, just graduated or are looking to change jobs, you probably hear one question way too often: the dreaded, “So … what are you going to do with that?”

It should be noted that recent graduates do not take this question lightly. On the contrary, it’s one of the most important questions that they will ever ask. As of 2016, millennials’ unemployment rate was a whopping 12.8 percent – compared to the national average of 4.9 percent. Even worse, data shows that millennials are earning less than people of the same age did ten years ago. And, of course, humanities majors are more likely to be harassed over their future plans thanks to what Noah Kulwin calls the “unemployability myth” (basically, the idea that STEM always beats humanities when it comes to jobs).

Despite these frightening stats, though, there’s hope – and there are plenty of reasons to stop asking millennials, “What are you going to do with that?” In fact, here are some surprising jobs that show you can make some bang for your buck with any college major.

1 If you major in marketing …

… the sky is the limit when it comes to your occupational options, according to Experience.com. If you have an eye for fashion and knowing what’s in and what’s out before the trends even happen, you can apply your major to being a fashion marketer. Not only will you get the chance to work closely with designers, but you’ll also be responsible for figuring out how to make their designs a hit with customers and the fashion industry as a whole.

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If fashion isn’t your thing, listening to podcasts for hours – and getting paid to do it – may be your dream job. Because of the popularity of iTunes and the MP3, podcasters are in high demand for their advertising services. Apple reportedly has a team of marketers whose main job is to find the latest and greatest podcasters, who will then be used to advertise Apple’s products. If you’re the kind of gal who always runs out of things to say at a dinner party, this job will give you countless facts to entertain others with!

2 If you major in English …

… you can create anything from artificial intelligence to advertising to video games. And, no, we’re not kidding! Of course, you may not actually be the mastermind who’s creating the next Siri. However, someone has to what programs like Siri will say, whether she’s answering where the nearest Taco Bell is or revealing if Santa truly exists. If you ever wondered where Siri’s snark comes from, the answer is probably an English major!

English majors can also use their creative skills to become the next Don Draper in the advertising agency. In fact, Sarah Einstein, Ph.D. and assistant professor at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga says, “When I worked in New York, we preferred to hire MFAs over MBAs for creative jobs.”

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Video games apparently need just the same creative juice, so they often hire writers to create compelling story lines. Who knows? Maybe spending four year studying Jane Austen and Ernest Hemingway will turn into designing the next Pokemon Go!

3 If you major in biology …

… you can work basically anywhere in the world doing anything. Okay, maybe, that’s an exaggeration, but a biology major definitely gives you plenty of jobs to choose from. For instance, you could go the research route and help discover the causes and cures of common diseases. Or you could decide to use your skills for good instead of evil by becoming a forensic scientist who helps with criminal investigations.

If making a difference in the world is high on your to-do list, you could work with charitable organizations like the Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders. For working gals who want to help people a little closer to home, you can even partner with public health campaigns and work with science museums, zoos, nature centers and more. If someone ever asks you what you’re going to do with your biology degree, you can just tell them that you’re considering all your (epic) options.

4 If you majored in history …

… you’ve probably heard, “So you’re going to be a teacher?” way too many times to count. While that may be one of the more common paths people take, that’s certainly not your only option. One of the more surprising jobs for history majors will definitely help you stay active? Park ranger. While “historian” usually isn’t the first word to come to mind when you imagine national park employees, a strong knowledge of history can be a crucial part of the job. For instance, national parks like Effigy Mounds in Iowa and Castillo De San Marcos in Florida often require workers to explain the historical significance of different areas. What could be better than getting paid to talk about history?

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If you want even more hands-on experience with history, you can even serve as a museum curator or director. Besides sharing historical facts at your job every day, you’ll be able to work to preserve artifacts and knowledge for people to enjoy for centuries to come.

5 If you major in psychology …

… you could detect lies for a living. According to the University of Northern Iowa, psychology majors can actually work as polygraph examiners. Basically, this means that you’re the person who determines the results of a person’s lie detector test. Not only would this job be a major conversation starter (if you’re looking for a way to stand out on Tinder, this is definitely it), but it would also let you help the police and courts bring people to justice. If you dreamed of growing up to be a superhero, this job is a decent alternative.

For a job that’s a little more low key and creative, you could try being an art therapist. Art therapy programs are often used to help rehabilitate mentally and physically disabled patients, and you would be responsible for creating the program and monitoring participants’ recovery. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can use to change the world.” Apparently, with a psychology degree, you can change the world one patient at a time.

6 If you major in visual or performing arts …

… you can rub elbows with celebrities – or become a celebrity yourself. Whether you major in music, theater or another subset, your future career could range from working as a publicist for up-and-coming stars to being a screen or scriptwriter for movies, TV or radio to managing your own studio. If you want even more creative avenues to explore, you could join the growing numbers of women making names for themselves in Music Journalism.

Your major could even help you earn your own spot on the big screen. Not convinced? Here is just a short list of female actresses and singers who started their careers as performing art majors:

  • Anna Torv, an Australian actress best known for playing FBI agent Olivia Dunham on Fox’s TV series, “Fringe.”
  • Kristen Chenoweth, who has kicked ass in roles like Sally Brown in “You’re a Good Man,” Charlie Brown on Broadway and Glinda in the musical “Wicked.”
  • Freema Agyeman, who is a goddess to all “Doctor Who” fans thanks to her work as Martha Jones in the British series and its spin-off, “Torchwood.”
  • Nicole Scherzinger, who’s done everything from writing her own songs, singing as a member of the Pussycat Dolls and working with “The X Factor.”
  • Melanie Jayne Chisholm (aka “Sporty Spice”) from the Spice Girls.

The next time you’re asked what good a performance arts degree can do, you can just say that you’re trying to decide whether you want to use it to become Angelina Jolie’s new best friend or become the new Angelina Jolie!

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7 If you major in philosophy …

… you have a lot of thinking to do to decide which of these epic jobs are calling your name. In fact, Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project recently announced that philosophy majors can make $3.46 million in their life time. So what are they actually doing? One philosophy (and classics) major started out as a visiting professor and now works as a mutual-fund analyst for Morningstar. Customer data analysis is another surprising but lucrative option if you love philosophy. Dave Elkington, founder and chief executive of InsideSales.com, shares that Aristotle’s classifications of knowledge inspired many of his company’s analytic tools. (So those hours you spent studying old, Greek dudes could actually come to good use!)

Majoring in philosophy might even give you more political power than you ever dreamed. Because developing and implementing public policy requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, philosophy majors often make great government employees, politicians or administrators. This major could even start your journey to earning a Nobel Peace Prize winner; Aung San Suu Kyi majored in philosophy and presently serves as the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma. You may also know her as the human rights activist placed in house arrest for 15 years as she fought to bring democracy to Burma (also known as Myanmar). Philosophy majors, Suu Kyi is one heck of an epic girl crush.

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Whether you major(ed) in biology, marketing or philosophy, you’ve probably experienced the terror that is being asked what you’re going to do with your major. Most times, there’s no easy answer. In fact, you may have no idea where your English degree will take you.

However, take comfort in two facts. First of all, as these surprising jobs show, there are epic career opportunities for nearly every major – no matter how much flack your parents may give you for majoring in performing arts. Second? Chances are, the person asked you that question probably is just as uncertain where life will take them in the next month, not to mention the next year!

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