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Why major in English?

The links below provide useful information on the benefits of studying English and the humanities.

  • English is the #1 degree that earns you your money back
  • Employers prefer English majors to business, biology majors
  • Why English majors are the hot new hires
  • Career options for English majors
  • What can you do with an English major?
  • Top-paying liberal arts majors - English is #2 on this list
  • Majoring in English leads to long-term success
  • The benefits of poetry for professionals
  • Study what you love
  • Reading literature stimulates the brain
  • CEO: "I love hiring English majors"
  • Why teach and major in English?
  • "This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Poetry."
  • What to do with a B.A. in English
  • Employers are frustrated because job candidates can’t write
  • Liberal arts majors have long-term success
  • Tech Writer Job Opportunities to Grow by 15%
  • More Reasons to Major in English
  • Tech companies seek liberal arts majors
  • STUDY: Humanities Majors Earn More than Scientists Over Time
  • Is Poetry Relevant in American Society?
  • To write code, read novels
  • Scientific American stresses the importance of humanities in STEM curriculum
  • Billionaire investor recommends majoring in liberal arts
  • Tech World Wants Liberal Arts Majors
  • 6 Myths About Choosing a Major
  • Many Med School Students Majored in English

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