Build the career you want with a liberal arts degree

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Are liberal arts degrees really "useless?"

Liberal arts students earn as much as professional program graduates on average, and tech companies are hiring them now more than ever. The research is in: here’s what it says about the liberal arts.

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Is college even worth it anymore these days?

Actually, yes. You’re likely to earn an additional $1,000,000 over the course of your working career if you get a bachelor’s degree. Here’s what the data says on college degrees and your lifetime income.

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Can't find a job? Here's why it's not your fault.

Millennials are the most educated generation in the history of the world, but they’re also impoverished. Here’s why that happened and how it’s affecting your job search negatively.

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You can find success with your degree.

Hi, I’m Andrew.

I’m the liberal arts graduate who found a job with a history degree—the kind your professors mention when you ask them nervously about job prospects in your third or fourth year.

It was an uphill battle without a guide, but I did become a skilled professional at a successful tech company. I just wish I’d had this site to show me the way when I needed it most.

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You can build a strong career with a high salary, too. You just need dedication, a growth mindset, and strategies from someone who has lived through the challenges you’re facing.

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Are liberal arts degrees really "useless?"

Is college even worth it anymore these days?

Can't find a job? Here's why it's not your fault.

You’re not alone.

You can find success with your degree.

Learn how history majors get jobs

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