What kind of good paying careers are out there with a Art or art history degree?
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It's not just the degree, but what you do with it, and whether you have talent in that area. I know many people with art degrees, because I used to hire art students when I had a graphics/sign/engraving business for 16 years. Of those I have kept in contact with, one is a very successful self employed graphic artist, recently bought a house in an expensive area.
She does commercial branding work mostly, but also sells her studio art online. Another is the manager now at a shirt screenprinting shop. One that was probably the most talented artist ended up as a bartender. I also know an art history major that is making well over 6 figures in commercial real estate after working up from an entry level clerical job.
Before I continue brainstorming, OP--are you interested in getting a job/career in your field? Or is your question more about how useful your degree is in general?
Based on other posts, I don't think the OP even HAS a degree. Job scenerio
If you graduate from, let's say Yale, with a history degree and a good GPA, you will have no problem getting an excellent job, and almost certain admittance into a very strong graduate program (namely Law or Business School) in short order.
If you go to a mediocre or bad school, and do not have good grades, your major becomes nearly irrelevant - you are simply in that other category of college graduates that don't matter as much to the job market.
People focus far, far too much on degree selection when, in fact, most of your concern should have been on your GPA and the quality of your school. These are far more important factors if you are serious about a career. If you are in college just to guzzle beer and cheer on your football team (at the expense of your grades), your major is irrelevant, and your opportunity is somewhat wasted (but for the fun memories).
If you graduate from, let's say Yale, with a history degree and a good GPA, you will have no problem getting an excellent job, and almost certain admittance into a very strong graduate program (namely Law or Business School) in short order.
If you go to a mediocre or bad school, and do not have good grades, your major becomes nearly irrelevant - you are simply in that other category of college graduates that don't matter as much to the job market.
People focus far, far too much on degree selection when, in fact, most of your concern should have been on your GPA and the quality of your school. These are far more important factors if you are serious about a career. If you are in college just to guzzle beer and cheer on your football team (at the expense of your grades), your major is irrelevant, and your opportunity is somewhat wasted (but for the fun memories).
If you graduate from, let's say Yale, with a history degree and a good GPA, you will have no problem getting an excellent job, and almost certain admittance into a very strong graduate program (namely Law or Business School) in short order.
If you go to a mediocre or bad school, and do not have good grades, your major becomes nearly irrelevant - you are simply in that other category of college graduates that don't matter as much to the job market.
People focus far, far too much on degree selection when, in fact, most of your concern should have been on your GPA and the quality of your school. These are far more important factors if you are serious about a career. If you are in college just to guzzle beer and cheer on your football team (at the expense of your grades), your major is irrelevant, and your opportunity is somewhat wasted (but for the fun memories).
Correct, I never understood people who choose colleges based on the "parties". I mean what in the hell? Can't they go party with local people at major clubs, bars, nightclubs, etc. ALL across the country like everybody else does? If you are sociable and know how to meet people, you don't need to have a college fraternity in order to party. Plus you have access to go to whatever college game, sporting events, or whatever the hell else you want to go to just like EVERYBODY else does.
Same with networking, I don't understand people who have to go to a particular college for "networking". Can't you meet up with professionals on LinkedIn, Chambers of Commerce, various Business trade shows, Industry Associations, etc.? If you are sociable and know how to meet people, you don't need college in order to build a professional network.
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