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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I have a history degree, [/b]loved my classes and still value the research, study and writing skills I learned. [b]But, I had no help from my college translating the degree/skills to the workplace.[/b] It was depressing. I discouraged my kids from majoring in history.  I'd be all for it as a 2nd BA. Maybe open curriculum and encouraging students to double major across fields is the way forward.  Or better career advising and alum networks.[/quote]

100% correct.

Need to attend law school or business school in order to be desired by employers.

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The CIA heavily recruits history majors at my kid’s non- ivy school. [/quote]

Lots of DCUM is not going to consider CIA a "lucrative" job. CIA is also very competitive especially if you coming in with no military background. They don't just want history majors. Or white people.[/quote]

This school is a PWI and they’re recruiting right out of undergrad. Not everyone’s goal is “lucrative”.  If that’s the goal, don’t major in engineering either. Or pre med or pre law for that matter because a majority of doctors and lawyers aren’t making a killing either. Just be an influencer on Instagram if that’s what matters most to you. Making a good living is sufficient for most people. Retirement and health benefits are important too.[/quote]

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