Why must I be interested in so much? (college, degree, school)

[PurpleLove08]

I've gone from psychologist,nurse, teacher, professor, principal, government worker, professor to....

I am interested in the environment, politics, education (k-12), higher education, helping people, making a difference,economic development...etc

Right now I plan on majoring in Public Administration but I'm also thinking of getting a double major in Public Administration and Geography.

I'm mostly interested in working for the federal government in the future BUT upon graduation from college, I want to work for the state. I would be happy being a college professor also but I'm not sure how much demand there might be for the subjects I want to teach (Political Science). I would gladly go into Environmental Science BUT I hate Chemistry and it's just something I have a huge weakness in.

Any suggestions for the the best major(s)?

Public Administration & Geography
Public Administration only
Other

I really appreciate it.

[lisdol]

I hear an MPA is a great degree choice.

[killer2021]

Stop focusing on the subject.

Most people go to school to get a career. What career do you want?

If you don't know use this resource: Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, May 2007

It lists total current employment and wage. More employment generally means more job openings and hence more likely to get a job. If there is only 20,000 jobs currently chances are you will have a hard time getting a job after you graduate in that field.

Once you've picked out your occupation use this tool:Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition

It gives a summary of the field, working requirements, education requirements basically the full nine yards on what you need to know for the field. From what I've read, it is very accurate. I am studying accounting personally and everything in the job description is spot on.

Study the field that your future occupation requires.