Answered by FANatic
Certainly, "skill specific" majors, such as those in the engineering departments, offer the easiest way to land a job with stable income. However, most college youths are misinformed thinking that a generic "business" degree translates into a career. As an employer, I found kids who were "business" majors were the least desirable candidates. For example, I hired a journalism major that turned out to be an ideal candidate and now works as an analyst at a major investment firm. I interviewed a few business major candidates that were bland and tried to sell me on theory they learned at school. They brought no specific skill sets to the table. The candidate we hired had an investigative journalism background and met our needs well. He was immediately sent overseas to work in western Europe. Find a major you are interested in regardless of whether you think it will increase your chances of a well-paying job. I have friends who were history, political science, economics, english majors that are now working for major investment firms, hedge funds, biotech/pharm companies, professional sports organizations, and media companies. Employers could care less about what you studied. They're looking for whether you have certain analytical, interpretive, and even social qualities you've developed while in school. They could care less about whether you know the difference between punctuated and static equilibrium. Most huge firms will put you through their training programs and teach you practical skills specific to the company demands. Enjoy your undergrad experience and study something that intrigues you.